McMath Wildcats Grade 8 girls basketball team continued its solid season to date by capturing the McNair Marlins Tournament.
The Wildcats played against a very tenacious and defiant group from Little Flower Academy in their opening game, rallying from a six point deficit to edge the Vancouver school 22-21.
The momentum continued with a 32-16 win over the Kitsilano Blue Demons on Saturday morning, setting the stage for the final against the host team.
The game was full of energy and excitement right from the tipoff. Both teams fought hard in a see-saw battle, losing key players in the last few minutes of the game due to foul trouble.
The raw emotion from this contest could be felt by the players and the parents in the stands. In the end the Wildcats prevailed with a 39-33 triumph.
It sets the stage for what should be a competitive city championship tournament next month, with the Wildcats taking a perfect 7-0 record into league play this week.
The Wildcats played against a very tenacious and defiant group from Little Flower Academy in their opening game, rallying from a six point deficit to edge the Vancouver school 22-21.
The momentum continued with a 32-16 win over the Kitsilano Blue Demons on Saturday morning, setting the stage for the final against the host team.
The game was full of energy and excitement right from the tipoff. Both teams fought hard in a see-saw battle, losing key players in the last few minutes of the game due to foul trouble.
The raw emotion from this contest could be felt by the players and the parents in the stands. In the end the Wildcats prevailed with a 39-33 triumph.
It sets the stage for what should be a competitive city championship tournament next month, with the Wildcats taking a perfect 7-0 record into league play this week.
