The Lady Cagers showed Southfield the way to end a game in style, as they scored 22 points in the last quarter, Jan 13, for their second win of the season.
The Bluejays closed the gap by seven points going into the last eight minutes. The Wolves decided it was time to show what they were made of. Erica Harris and Mikaela Parrish led the team as Clarkston went for 12-point run to widen their lead.
When the game finished the girls won, 55-36.
‘I thought we are improving as a team. From the first game to now, we have improved so much,? said Co-Captain Kaleigh Kenny. ‘Our chemistry is improving on and off of the court. We are starting to understand each other and where each other is at during the game.?
As the team’s chemistry continues to grow on the court, Head Coach Tim Wasilk has been changing lineups during the last two games to see which combinations of players work on the floor. It has helped ? the girls have won the last two games.
‘The last game we had a different lineup to finish the game. Tonight, we had another lineup. The girls responded well,? said Wasilk. ‘We look for players that can step up for us and make things happen. Tonight, it just happened to be different people. I am glad we can get contributions from more than just the usual five.?
Kenny tapped the ball towards Southfield’s territory as the game began and the Bluejays gained control of the ball.
The Wolves eased their way into the control again and got the ball inside to Kenny for the first two points on the board, followed by a 3-pointer by Megan Hastings.
With the five point lead, the girls continued their momentum and held onto the lead until the very end.
Harris led the game with 16 points
‘She had a pretty good overall game, but a nice final quarter,? said Wasilk. ‘She had some big shots from the base line and finished with some steals and layups.?
Harris scored three baskets and added one assist in the final quarter.
More leading scorers were Parrish with 11, and Kenny and Kayla Brimacombe with eight points. Brimacomber scored two 3-pointers during the game and Harris had one.
‘Kenny rebounded the ball extremely well,? said Wasilk. ‘Connor Daugherty has been great with her leadership. We are just looking for contributions from everybody.?
Leading scorers from Southfield were Kanja Bryant (9) and Dayera Brown (8).
The girls now have a 2-4 record, 2-1 OAA Red.
JV beat Southfield, 47-34.
The girls host West Bloomfield on Thursday and Troy-Athens on Friday. They will head to Pontiac Northern on Tuesday.
The freshman team begins the night at 4 p.m., JV at 5:30 p.m., varsity at 7 p.m.