It’s been a whirlwind of a basketball season for the Cedarville Jr High Pirates and Lady Pirates so far to say the least. Between canceled games and the uncertainty of their season as a whole, Cedarville has hung in there and fought til the end of each match they have encountered. Last night, the Jr Pirates and Lady Pirates hosted Lincoln to a double-trouble serving of dishin’ and swishin’.
The Jr Lady Pirates secured their third win of the season as they hit the net for a 49-24 win against the Lady Wolves. They now sit with a 3-1 record. “The girls are off to a very good start,” stated head coach, Andrew Tencleve. “They play incredibly hard and are competing hard. In order for us to take that next step, we have to do a better job of finishing around the rim and taking better care of the basketball.”
The Jr Lady Pirates will hit the court again on Thursday, December 3 when they host Shiloh Christian. “Shiloh will be a good test for us. They like to play fast and if we are going to have success against them, we will have to do a good job handling pressure and finish plays.”
After their 18-15 jam session victory, the Jr Pirates sit with a record of 1-2-1. Freshman, Colton Arnold led his team in scoring with 9 points followed by Paden Knight with 6. “Our guys played great defense holding Lincoln to only 5 second-half points,” explained head coach Frank Cluck. “Our defensive intensity and effort needs to continue for us to be successful in moving forward. I would like to see us improve in making contested shots around the basket.” The Jr Pirates will next take on the Dragons at Mountainburg on Wednesday, December 2.
Photos courtesy of Malinda Mizell
