Carleton, Jackson Star In Panthers Win
The John McGregor Panthers senior girls basketball team won the Fanshawe College tournament over the weekend – Contributed Photo
Bridget Carleton and Ashley Jackson starred for the Panthers over the weekend, with Carleton being named the tournament MVP, and Jackson earning the nod as a tournament all-star. The duo play club basketball in London together for the London Ramblers JUEL team.
The JMSS Panthers defeated London St. Andre Bessette 57-22 in the opening game with Amber Chettleburgh and Bridget Carleton leading the scoring. The Panthers then came back with an equally dominating performance against London South, winning 52-32 with Carleton and Laura Polowick leading the way.
In the semi-final, JMSS faced Etobicoke. With Carleton and Ashley Herfst as the games top scorers, the squad from Chatham booked their ticket to the finals with a 51-37 victory.
Facing Mother Teresa in the final, John McGregor again outpowered their opponent, earning the tournament victory with a dominating 66-39 score.
The John McGregor Panthers currently sit with a perfect 6-0 record in LKSSAA play. They will face the 7-0 Northern Vikings Tuesday, October 21 in a battle of the unbeatens.