Pickerington North Girls Basketball overcomes slow start to claim comeback win against Westerville Central

PICKERINGTON, OHIO — Pickerington North players Elina Stefanitsis (far left), Tatum Woodbury, Mariah Hawthrone, and Zuri Huguley celebrate at the final buzzer as the Panthers claimed a 34-27 comeback win against Westerville Central on Friday evening. Photo by: Ralph Schudel

The Pickerington North girls basketball team may have stumbled out of the gate Friday night, but the Panthers closed strong to secure a 34-27 victory over the Westerville Central Warhawks.

Junior Elina Stefanitsis caught fire in the second half, knocking down clutch shots on her way to a team-high 13 points. Mariah Hawthorne provided key support with timely three-pointers that energized the student section and brought the Pickerington North gymnasium to life.

Tatum Woodbury also made her presence felt defensively, recording a momentum-shifting block in the second quarter that helped turn the tide and propel the Panthers to the win.

Pick North is back in action this afternoon at 2 PM as the game was moved up due to the impending winter weather headed for Central Ohio. We wish the Panthers the best as they battle Lancaster.