The middle school girls’ basketball team played the Conquerors from Mountain View Christian Academy yesterday and came out victorious, 22-16.
The Lady Yellow Jackets jumped out to a big lead by taking open shots and quick passes to create those shots. This led to a 12-7 lead at the end of the first. By halftime the score was 16-10.
The ladies never relinquished their lead although the following two quarters were evenly matched in regards to scoring. Both teams scored 4 points in the third and 2 in the fourth. Lily Grossman ’21 led all Lady Jackets in scoring with 8. Jessalyn Brooks ‘21, Peyton Kauffman ‘23, Jotrina Vamboi ‘21, and Destinee Thomas ’21 each scored 4 points to contribute.
They will return to the court on Wednesday the 25th traveling to Wakefield Country Day School to play the Owls.