Tigers' Noodel-Hayward ready for challenge offered by Visitation Tourney, future games

SEE NOODEL-HAYWOOD VIDEO INTERVIEW BELOW:

TOWN AND COUNTRY, Mo. - Myriah Noodel-Hayward led the way for Edwardsville's girls basketball team Tuesday night in their Visitation Christmas Tournament quarterfinal clash with Washington, Mo.

The senior had a 20-point night against Washington on Tuesday, joining teammates Rachel Pranger (16) and Kate Martin (10) to take a 61-23 win over the Blue Jays. The Tigers play Incarnate Word Thursday night for the tourney championship.

“We came in knowing our two days off was going to be something, but we finished it and pulled it through,” Noodel-Hayward said. “After those two days, we were really tired – we got in the game and we did our thing; I'm pretty proud of what we did tonight.”

What stood out for Noodel-Hayward was “going into the lane,” she said, “seeing open gaps and stuff like that; we all did good, especially seeing each other, passing it – we all did great tonight.”

"Coach (Lori) Blade said it was going to be a challenge,” Noodel-Hayward said of the tournament. "She said it might be like the postseason – we have to be ready for that challenge.

“This is a really good tournament; being in this tournament is actually great for us to get ready for the postseason.”

More like this:

O'Fallon Wins Regional Boys Volleyball Final At Edwardsville 25-17, 25-19

May 29, 2026

Reagan Jumper Lifts Edwardsville Past O'Fallon in Sectional Semifinal

May 27, 2026

Spencer Homes Male Athletes Of The Month: Tigers End Successful Boys Volleyball Season, Look Ahead To 2027

May 29, 2026

'Stellhorn Has Amazing Night In Goal:' Belleville West Plays Hard With Edwardsville Entire Girls Soccer Regional Match

May 23, 2026

O'Fallon Girls Soccer Season Ends After Narrow Loss to Edwardsville

May 27, 2026