Published March 08. 2025 12:06AM
March 8, 1980 — Marian’s Lenore Shimkus scores a game-high 26 points, 12 of them coming in the final quarter to thwart a Bangor comeback attempt, as the Fillies win the District 11 Class 2A championship with a 64-48 victory. The winners, coached by Elsie Tolan, jump out to a 22-10 first-quarter lead as Suzy Shimkus hits for six of her 16 points in the frame. The advantage grows to 16 by halftime but Bangor rallies to cut the margin to six during the last period. Lenore Shimkus hits eight free throws down the stretch to secure the win. Marian also receives eight points from Ann Witcofsky.