By Dylan Butler
It took the Hilltoppers two quarters before they played with that type of passion Tuesday night in a 65-59 win over St. Francis Prep in the CHSAA Brooklyn/Queens Division I quarterfinals at Christ the King.”We were so loose before the game,” Lewinger said. “As a result, we severely lacked the defensive intensity.”Third-seeded Mary Louis advances to the semifinals to face No. 2 Molloy Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. at St. Francis Prep. No. 1 Christ the Kings faces fourth-seeded Bishop Ford, which beat No. 5 Bishop Kearney, 59-46.The difference for Mary Louis, which trailed by as many as six in the second quarter, was an attitude adjustment after halftime. Led by Karin Robinson (17 points, 5 assists), the Hilltoppers outscored the Terriers, 17-5, in the pivotal third quarter.Amanda Burakoski had 13 points, five rebounds and four assists and Kelly Carman added 11 points and six boards for Mary Louis. In her final high-school game, senior Ashley McQuillan scored a game-high 21 points and Jill Verouhis had 13 for the Terriers. Reach Sports Editor Dylan Butler by e-mail at news@timesledger.com or call 718-229-0300, Ext. 143.
