Sam Auricchio goes up for a layup against New Hyde Park. Photo by Newsphoto.com Garden City’s girls basketball team extended its overall record to 10-2, and its conference record to 4-1, after defeating the New Hyde Park Gladiators on Friday evening January 20 at Garden City High School. The Trojans took a commanding 12-3 lead in the first quarter. The second quarter was equally as impressive for GC as the team held a 32-11 lead at halftime. New Hyde Park had a strong third quarter, outscoring the Trojans 15-14, but the 4th quarter belonged to GC as the Trojans went on to win 59-30. Garden City senior Kim Ryan, and freshman Sam Auricchio, led the scoring with 15 points each. Nine of Ryan’s points came off of 3- pointers and Auricchio added 6 rebounds. Katie Trimmer was next with 14 points and 12 rebounds for her fifth consecutive double-double. Christina Mangels had 6 points,15 rebounds, 8 steals and 4 assists. Complete game stats were unavailable at this time.

Elizabeth Stutzmann in action against New Hyde Park. Photo by Newsphoto.com Garden City will travel to Wantagh, to take on the first place Warriors, tonight for a 7pm game. The Trojans are currently in second place in their conference but can take a share of first place with a win over Wantagh.

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Christina Mangels comes down with a rebound against New Hyde Park. Photo by Newsphoto.com

Katie Trimmer goes high over New Hyde Park’s Kristen Korzevinski to stop her shot. Photo by Newsphoto.com

Kim Ryan in action against New Hyde Park. Photo by Newsphoto.com

Taylor Carpentier looks to pass against Hyde Park. Photo by Newsphoto.com