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Golden Bears Scorch the Nets in Ridge
Waynedale's hot shooting downs Mineral Ridge in Division 6 semifinal
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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In a Division 6 Northeast 1 District Semifinal matchup, the #7 Waynedale Golden Bears defeated the Mineral Ridge Rams 57-40 behind a blistering shooting performance. Waynedale drained 12 three-pointers from four different players, led by Natalie Clever's 26 points. Mineral Ridge battled but couldn't overcome Waynedale's relentless outside shooting.
Why it matters
Waynedale's ability to shoot the three-pointer effectively has been a key part of their success this season, and they put that on full display in the semifinal win. The loss ends an incredible season for Mineral Ridge, but they are poised to return much of their talent next year.
The details
Waynedale came out firing, connecting on 12 three-pointers in the game. Natalie Clever led the way with 26 points, while Kylie Geiser added 11 and Audrey Troyer chipped in 10. Mineral Ridge was paced by 15 points from Sullivan Sandy, 9 from Gianna Gilbert, and 5 from Kelcee Dye, but they couldn't keep up with Waynedale's hot shooting.
- The game took place on Tuesday night in the Division 6 Northeast 1 District Semifinal.
- Waynedale will face Southern Local in the District Championship on Saturday at 1:00 PM at Girard High School.
The players
Waynedale Golden Bears
The #7 seed in the Division 6 Northeast 1 District tournament, known for their prolific three-point shooting.
Mineral Ridge Rams
The host team in the Division 6 Northeast 1 District Semifinal, ending an incredible season with one of the best records in program history.
Natalie Clever
Waynedale's leading scorer, pouring in 26 points to pace the Golden Bears' offense.
Sullivan Sandy
Mineral Ridge's leading scorer, finishing with 15 points in the losing effort.
What’s next
Waynedale will face Southern Local in the District Championship game on Saturday at 1:00 PM at Girard High School.
The takeaway
Waynedale's ability to shoot the three-pointer effectively has been a key part of their success this season, and they put that on full display in the semifinal win. Mineral Ridge's impressive season comes to an end, but they are poised to return much of their talented roster next year.
