The first time Clarkston’s Lady Cagers played the Lakers from West Bloomfield, they lost, 48-37.
The Wolves faced them for a second time. This time they were ready and won, 50-26, bringing them to a 9-6 record.
‘It was a great team win,? said coach Tim Wasilk. ‘We came together for the shots tonight, which helped out.?
The Lady Wolves began the first quarter behind in points. They picked by the end of the first quarter after matching West Bloomfield’s intensity.
They continued to outscore and led the way into the second half of the game.
The Lakers came back from half-time with a plan to set up half-court traps.
Clarkston worked through them with teamwork and anticipation of their opposition to try to steal the ball.
They got through one with a long throw from Taylor Daugherty to Kaleigh Kenny. Kenny put it through the basket adding two points for the team.
Jennifer Johnston worked her way through another trap by getting past West Bloomfield’s defense and to the hoop to score.
‘I thought they did a good job with their traps, and I thought we handled the traps very well,? said Wasilk. ‘At the same time, we moved the ball and shot it well. We got to the middle of the floor, got the ball to our shooters and inside as well. It really helped out.
‘We see press every game, zone every game, and traps in the half-court. We feel more comfortable with it than we did at the beginning of the year.?
Johnston made nine points from three throws that helped her achieve the high score of 18. Taylor Daugherty scored 14 points.
The high scorer for West Bloomfield was Chenise Miller with 12 points.
The Lady Wolves hosted Stoney Creek on Tuesday. Check how they played at www.ClarkstonNews.com.
They host Rochester on Thursday. The JV game begins at 5:30 with varsity following.
School cancellation this past Friday moved the Lady Wolves game at Waterford Kettering to this Saturday. JV will begin at 2 p.m. with varsity following.