The senior girls' basketball team has stormed to a 2-0 record this season. On Wednesday night, the Cavs defeated the Mission Roadrunners. Here is Coach McLaughlin's report:
It is not too often the Collingwood gets to face competition from the Valley until well into playoff season, however, Wednesday night Collingwood played host to the Mission Secondary Roadrunners. Mission Secondary has a strong history of producing talented basketball players, having many of them heading to play university basketball. So, when the Roadrunners came to the Cavs home court, Coach McLaughlin wasn't sure what to expect.
The first quarter started a bit slow, with the teams feeling each other out, trading baskets: the Cavs were getting good looks, but hitting everything but the bottom the net - the quarter ended with the Cavs narrowly ahead 14-9.
The second quarter, the Cavs found their rhythm with their defense creating turnovers, and the Cavs being able to convert in the open court. The ball movement improved, allowing the Cavs to get the ball inside both with drives and passes and they were able to push the score to enter half time 31-14. The second half saw the Cavs continuing to hold their momentum, allowing all the Cavs to see court time, as Coach McLaughlin tried different defenses and player combinations. At the final buzzer, the Cavs were victorious 51-30.
All the players filled their roles and many stepped up showing their abilities. Alexa Bossley was stellar on defense, stealing the ball on multiple occasions. Tiana Wong, Isabelle Gaglardi-Kreider, and Amanda Finnie were all strong distributing the ball. Jacqui Kelly surprised the crowd, coach and even herself with some amazing drives to the basket. Savin Narwal was excellent under the basket, and Bridget Campbell and Suha Cho found their "baller-ness". Nikki Sutton-Macgregor and Kayleigh Garland were once again warriors inside grabbing rebounds and finishing at the hoop.
This weekend the Senior Lady Cavs head into the ISA championships hosted by Crofton House.
Kayleigh Garland, Amanda Finnie and Isabelle Gaglardi-Kreider in action last year. All are off to a great start this season.