Wildcats Win Two Out Of Three

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On December 10th the Chatham Kent Wildcats Bantam girl’s team played in the Windsor Valiant’s Invitational, held at the University of Windsor. In this tournament’s 3 game format, the Wildcats came away with a 2 and 1 record. 

In their first game of the day the Wildcats posted a 59-28 win over the Sarnia Valhalla Bantam girl’s team. Claire Cox led the way with 20 points, Elliot Cowan added 14 points, 12 boards and 5 steals and Marissa Beselaere had 8 points and 6 steals.

In the 2nd game of the day the Wildcat Bantam Girls played the tough Windsor Valiants Bantam team. The Valiants were gold medal winners in division 2 of last years Ontario Cup. The Wildcats hung in tough for 3 quarters before the Valiants were able to pull away in the 4th quarter for a 44 to 31 victory. Elliot Cowan led the Wildcats with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Marissa Beselaere added 6 points, 8 boards and 5 steals and Solara Howe scored 5 points.

In the final game of the day the Wildcats posted at 43 to 16 win over the Windsor Warriors Bantam girl’s team. Briyah Baylis led the way with 9 points, going 3 of 3 from the 3 point line. Jillian Vickery added 8 points and Elliot Cowan 5 points. Rounding out the scoring were Sara Turner, Marissa Beselaere and Melissa Pardy each with 4 points.

Next up the Wildcat Bantam girls will be playing in the Can- Am Girls Basketball Tournament on December 27th in Warren, Michigan.