By Matt Browning

Bailey Wilborn of Andover Central (#5) was chosen as the Hog Wild Performance of the Month for her 17-point performance in the 5A Quarterfinals against Maize. Wilborn, who has committed to play basketball at the University of Maine, scored 11 of her 17 points in the fourth quarter for the Jaguars, who withstood a late rally from the Eagles. Wilborn said it was important to hit the open three-pointers she and her team had to win the game. “Our team is known for shooting 3’s and we have some great passers,” Wilborn said. “We didn’t get too many looks in the 2nd half, but when we did, we knocked them down.” Teammate Brittany Harshaw got in foul trouble in the second half and Wilborn and Central’s bench stepped up to ensure the victory. We had some strong bench play and I felt like we matched their physicality,” Wilborn said. The Jaguars’ game with Maize was just another example of teams gunning for Central because of their nearly two-season winning streak. But Wilborn insisted they never let that be a distraction. “After last year’s ending and being a player during COVID, we’re just happy to play and compete,” Wilborn said. “I’m not saying were hyped for every game, but we try to focus on what we’re doing and take it one game at a time.”