Great Win over Cary Christian.

Hi Girls,

A Great Win over a tough Cary Christian Team 23 to 22! Parrott coming up! Some notes:

1- We had a great win over Cary Christian the same team that defeated us 42 to 19 a few weeks ago. Seeing you girls execute at such a high level made this Old Coach very proud. You have been such a Great Team to Coach and I am very proud of all of you.

2- Remember our Thought for the Day on Monday: "One of the great pleasure's in Team Sports is doing something everyone says you cannot do. Especially when it takes Great Team Effort, Team Unity, Focus and execution to accomplish the goal." Roy Williams UNC.

3- Anytime a team has a player that is 90% of their offense if you can take that player away then you have a great chance of beating that team.

4- You girls executed the game plan to perfection. We took #24 out of the game to the tune of holding her to only 7 points. It was a great team effort and a great individual effort on defense by Kaela #1 and by Ashton and Lindy for battling her from behind #2.

5- We were well prepared for their press and you girls showed tremendous poise in handing their pressure. A big round of applause goes out to Jennifer, Ashton and Kaela #1 and #2 the rest of the team for their parts in breaing the press.

6- Ever wonder why we always close practice with running the 4 corners after scrimmaging? Exactly the reason you saw tonight. Ahead by 1 point with about 1minute and 30 seconds to go we spread the court. Everybody knew where to go and what to do. We played the cat and mouse game until they turned their heads and Ashton made a great pass to Jennifer breaking to the goal for a lay up and got fouled giving us a 3 point play and the final margin of victory. It was just like we drew it up in practice. Great Work! That is being prepared and then being able to execute.

7- Another round of applause goes to Lindy for 3 great assists on the end of the fast break. One on the game's first play to Kimberly and two to Jamie. I think the second one to Jamie was the basket that gave us a one point lead allowing us to go into the four corners. As far as the passes go it was just like the passes we make in practice everyday on the rabbit drill and on the Carolina Fastbreak drills. That's the point of being good at drills.

8- Scoring Leaders: Ashton Bradley 14 points, Jamie Harris 4 points, Jennifer Harvell 3 points, Kimberly May 2 points. Cary: #42 Joy Jackson 8 points, #24 Amy Vandeventer 7 points, Lyndsey Hylmsa 5 points, #3 Caylie Robinson 2 points.

9- Scoring by quarters: 1st- 8 to 4 HA. 2nd- 4 to 7 CCS, 12 to 11 halftime. 3rd- 4 to 8 CCS, 16 to 19 CCS. 4th- 7-3 HA, Final Score 23 to 22 JV Viking Girls. If not for the miracle 3 they made we would have won by four or more.

10- Rebounding: Ashton 8, Kaela 4, Lindy 3, Jamie and Jennifer 2 each. Assists: Lindy 3, Ashton 2, Jennifer 2. Steals: Jennifer 3, Kaela 2, Ashton 1. Field Goal %- Ashton-5/9 55.5%, Jennifer 1 /1 100%, Jamie 2/5 40%, Kimberly 1/3 33%. Team: 9/25 36%. Great Job!!

11- Foul Shooting: Ashton 4/4 100%, Jennifer 1/1 100%. Team: 100%. I cannot remember ever having a team do this, especially in such a pressure packed game.

12: A few Thoughts: Great Team efforts are always spearheaded by a good gameplan, great effort, great execution and great individual efforts. There is no way we win this game without each and every players contributions, Just no way. However I would be remiss if I did not recognize the great game Ashton had offensively with 14 points, plus 8 rebounds and great defense plus she was a major contributor in breaking their press.

Defensively I just have to point out the Great Job Kaela did denying the pass to #24 who scored 30 on us last time we played. Plus she had a great floor game and did a wonderful job in helping break their press.

Transition Game, you never can do anything without great Point Guard play. I think Jennifer had her best ever game today. She was instrumental in breaking the press, running the offense and taking the lead role in the 4 Corners and her points were the final difference in the game. Also in the transition game Lindy did a great job making some assists that led to baskets and Jamie and Kimberly finished the plays nicely on the end of the break.

In addition we got great support from Destiny and Meredith off our bench that was missing Kaylee who was sick for this game.

13- A special Thank You to all the parents who had a pizza party for the Team after the game. Girls always remember, without the parents we don't go anywhere. Take time out of your busy schedule and tell your Loved One's Thank You sometime soon and that you Love Them. They work each and everyday to make your day, take a minute and make theirs. They deserve it.

14- Congratulations to the three 10th graders, I loved the signed balls you all got from the team. I am kind of sentimental so I will wait until later to tell you all how much coaching you means to me. We do have some unfinished business to take care of first, so let's not think this season and all the fun we have had is over yet.

15- Finally, Congratulations to Destiny on winning the cake eating contest. All I can say is who would have ever thought it. I was betting on The Merenator myself.

See you at practice tomorrow to start getting ready for Parrott. Last time we defeated them at home 33 to 29. Their leading scorers were #3 Madison Mauck and # 5 Margaret Ellen Edwards both with 8 points. 8 of which were on the foul line. Jamie and Lindy led us in scoring with 9 each and Jennifer had 8. We pressed in that game and committed 16 personal fouls. Let's Get Ready!!

Play Hard, Play Smart, Play Together

Coach May