C-S freshman Kendal Reitz drives through the lane during action against Mendon February 23 at C-S Jr./Sr. High School.
C-S hopes to build momentum in
final two regular season games
By Bruce Rolfe
The Climax-Scotts girls varsity basketball team hope to begin district play next week with some momentum, however the team will be hoping the offense picks up as well.
C-S, which entered play February 27 with a 13-5 record, managed just four points in the second half in its 37-22 loss to Mendon February 23 at C-S Jr./Sr. High School on senior-parent night.
Seniors recognized were Jaise Lane and Lillie Edwards.
Despite cold shooting most of the night, the Lady Panthers were still in the contest at halftime, trailing by a 28-18 count.
C-S’ defense kept the team within striking distance in the second half when Mendon’s offense also took a nose dive, scoring just nine points.
An Addy Reeves basket with 7:23 left in the third quarter was the only points the Panthers scored in the quarter and Mendon took a 31-20 lead into the fourth quarter.
Seven turnovers and 1-for-9 shooting prevented the Lady Panthers from mounting a come back.
C-S did not score again until Reeves scored with 4:11 left in the fourth quarter to produce a 35-20 deficit.
Six points from Sophie Braithwaite and Addy Reeves and five points from Holly Talbert and Lillie Edwards was the only offense for C-S.
Mendon 11 17 3 6 - 37
Climax-Scotts 6 12 2 2 - 22
Sophie Braithwaite 6, Holly Talbert 5, Lillie Edwards 5, Addy Reeves 6
Free throws: C-S 3-6/Mendon 9-13
3-point baskets: C-S 3 (Sophie Braithwaite 2, Lillie Edwards 1/Mendon 0
C-S Stat Leaders
Rebounds: Sophie Braithwaite 7, Addie Reeves 5, Jaise Lane 5, Lillie Edwards 4, Annabelle Edwards 4
Assists: Annabelle Edwards 2
Steals: Addy Reeves 3, Jaise Lane 3, Ashlynn Gilbert 3
Strong Defense Lifts Lady Panthers To 49-23 Win Over St. Philip
Strong defense and consistent execution at the offensive end of the floor helped the Lady Panthers to a 49-23 win over Battle Creek St. Philip February 20 at C-S Jr./Sr. High School.
C-S used a quick start and strong defense when the home team held St. Phil to just one free throw to move in front 15-1 after one quarter.
The Tigers outscored C-S 13-12 in the second frame for a 27-14 halftime deficit, however the home team put the clamps down defensively in the second half by holding St. Phil to just nine points the entire half.
A three-point basket was all the Tigers could muster in the third quarter and the Panthers widened the lead to 24 points (41-17) after three quarters.
Holly Talbert, who only missed one of her 10 two-point attempts, led C-S in scoring with 19 points to go with six rebounds, three assists and four steals.
Battle Creek St. Philip 1 13 3 6 - 23
Climax-Scotts 15 12 14 8 - 49
Kendall Reitz 2, Sophie Braithwaite 6, Jaise Lane 7, Holly Talbert 19, AJ Edwards 5, Ashlynn Gilbert 2, Lillie Edwards 4, Addy Reeves 4
Free throws: C-S 2-3/B.C. St. Phil 2-6
3-point baskets: C-S 1 Jaise Lane 1)/St. Phil 3 (N. Rapelje 2, D. Lussier 1)
C-S Stat Leaders
Rebounds: Annabelle Edwards 8, Holly Talbert 6, Addy Reeves 4, Lillie Edwards 4, Sophie Braithwaite 4
Assists: Holly Talbert 3, Addy Reeves 3
Steals: Holly Talbert 4, Addy Reeves 4
The Climax-Scotts girls varsity basketball team hope to begin district play next week with some momentum, however the team will be hoping the offense picks up as well.
C-S, which entered play February 27 with a 13-5 record, managed just four points in the second half in its 37-22 loss to Mendon February 23 at C-S Jr./Sr. High School on senior-parent night.
Seniors recognized were Jaise Lane and Lillie Edwards.
Despite cold shooting most of the night, the Lady Panthers were still in the contest at halftime, trailing by a 28-18 count.
C-S’ defense kept the team within striking distance in the second half when Mendon’s offense also took a nose dive, scoring just nine points.
An Addy Reeves basket with 7:23 left in the third quarter was the only points the Panthers scored in the quarter and Mendon took a 31-20 lead into the fourth quarter.
Seven turnovers and 1-for-9 shooting prevented the Lady Panthers from mounting a come back.
C-S did not score again until Reeves scored with 4:11 left in the fourth quarter to produce a 35-20 deficit.
Six points from Sophie Braithwaite and Addy Reeves and five points from Holly Talbert and Lillie Edwards was the only offense for C-S.
Mendon 11 17 3 6 - 37
Climax-Scotts 6 12 2 2 - 22
Sophie Braithwaite 6, Holly Talbert 5, Lillie Edwards 5, Addy Reeves 6
Free throws: C-S 3-6/Mendon 9-13
3-point baskets: C-S 3 (Sophie Braithwaite 2, Lillie Edwards 1/Mendon 0
C-S Stat Leaders
Rebounds: Sophie Braithwaite 7, Addie Reeves 5, Jaise Lane 5, Lillie Edwards 4, Annabelle Edwards 4
Assists: Annabelle Edwards 2
Steals: Addy Reeves 3, Jaise Lane 3, Ashlynn Gilbert 3
Strong Defense Lifts Lady Panthers To 49-23 Win Over St. Philip
Strong defense and consistent execution at the offensive end of the floor helped the Lady Panthers to a 49-23 win over Battle Creek St. Philip February 20 at C-S Jr./Sr. High School.
C-S used a quick start and strong defense when the home team held St. Phil to just one free throw to move in front 15-1 after one quarter.
The Tigers outscored C-S 13-12 in the second frame for a 27-14 halftime deficit, however the home team put the clamps down defensively in the second half by holding St. Phil to just nine points the entire half.
A three-point basket was all the Tigers could muster in the third quarter and the Panthers widened the lead to 24 points (41-17) after three quarters.
Holly Talbert, who only missed one of her 10 two-point attempts, led C-S in scoring with 19 points to go with six rebounds, three assists and four steals.
Battle Creek St. Philip 1 13 3 6 - 23
Climax-Scotts 15 12 14 8 - 49
Kendall Reitz 2, Sophie Braithwaite 6, Jaise Lane 7, Holly Talbert 19, AJ Edwards 5, Ashlynn Gilbert 2, Lillie Edwards 4, Addy Reeves 4
Free throws: C-S 2-3/B.C. St. Phil 2-6
3-point baskets: C-S 1 Jaise Lane 1)/St. Phil 3 (N. Rapelje 2, D. Lussier 1)
C-S Stat Leaders
Rebounds: Annabelle Edwards 8, Holly Talbert 6, Addy Reeves 4, Lillie Edwards 4, Sophie Braithwaite 4
Assists: Holly Talbert 3, Addy Reeves 3
Steals: Holly Talbert 4, Addy Reeves 4
