Lady Bears win Sudbury basketball tournament

The St. Joseph-Scollard Hall Senior Girls Basketball team traveled to Sudbury on the weekend and returned home with the gold. The Bears played St. Charles in the opening game and won by a score of 79-21. The entire team played tenacious defense and contributed offensively. High scorers were Sarah Tancredi with 16, and Erin Sallie with 14. Ashley Hummel and Sam Van De Wal added 12 and nine, respectively.

In the second game against Lo-Ellen, the Bears came out on fire and were leading by a score of 25-7 at the quarter. The final score was 50-39 for the Bears. High scorers for the Bears were Erin Emery with 15, and Erin Sallie and Sarah Tancredi with 12 points apiece.

In the semi-final the Bears defeated Confederation 52-38. High scorers once again were Erin Sallie and Sarah Tancredi with 16.

The final game saw the Bears take on the White Pines Crusaders from Sault Ste. Marie. In a 49-36 game Ashley Hummel led all scorers with 18 points, while Erin Sallie added 12 and Erin Emery chipped in for 10. McKenzie Quevillon played outstanding defense and dominated the boards.

Coach Jim Davidson was very pleased with the team’s performance.

“The girls played some of the best defense we have played all year," said Davidson.

"Some of the new offenses that we used proved to be very effective."

He also mentioned that although there was no all-star team named, Erin Sallie would have been an excellent candidate for tournament MVP.

The Bears continue league action on Tuesday Nov. 1 at Chippewa. Game time is 4:30.

Submitted to BayToday.ca