Onekama vs. MCE
Game 13
February 24, 2011

Lady Portager basketball wrapped up the regular season with a conference match-up against the Lady Cardinals.  In their previous meeting the Cardinals went away with the win, but only after pulling ahead in the final couple minutes of the contest.  The girls demonstrated intensity and desire going into the game and looked forward to the rematch. 

Both teams started out in an offensive slump and for us it was starting to look like we wouldn’t be able to buy a basket once again.  Things picked up in the second quarter and the baskets began to fall.  The second quarter would prove to be the deciding factor in the contest as the Cardinals outscored us 13-6.  We would end the third and fourth quarters outscoring them, but not enough to close the gap and the Cardinals won by a score of 39-30.

Elizabeth led the Portagers in scoring with 9 points, 5 of which came from the free throw line which she was very excited about.  Kaitlin was next finishing with 6 points.  Faith finished with 5 points, 3 of which came from her first 3 pointer of the season.  Nisha added another 4 points to her total and Kaylan, Sami and Sierra Warner each finished the game with 2 points. 

Elizabeth also led the team defensively finishing with 10 rebounds and 5 steals.  Kaylan grabbed 5 rebounds had a steal and a game high 2 blocks.  Nisha finished with 3 rebounds and a steal.  Sami and Sierra each pulled in a rebound and Sami also finished with a steal.  Kaitlin added 2 steals and Faith finished with 1 steal. 

Everytime you lose it is hard to swallow, but wins and losses don’t make the season.  Being a part of athletics is about more than your win-loss record.  It is about being part of a team, doing your best and having fun at what you’re doing.  I am very proud to have coached this group of young ladies and look forward to watching them as they move forward.  Thanks for a wonderful season.

Go Portagers!  ~Coach Torrey