The Whitewater Girls’ Basketball Team traveled to Jefferson for a conference game Friday night, December 9. Teamwork, solid defense, and confidence were all contributors to the win for the Whippets.
It was a battle all the way though the game. We were able to pull away, knocking down clutch free throws at the end. With just over a minute remaining, Cali Kopecky missed a free throw but got her own rebound and knocked down a 2-pointer to put us up by 6. Ashlyn Enke answered back with a 3 pointer, putting the score 36-33. Clutch free throws were scored by Kilar (2), Grosinske (1), and Amundson (1) to solidify the win.
Cali Kopecky led the Whippets with 12 points and 6 rebounds. Cali Grosinske finished with 11 points and 7 steals. Kindyl Kilar added 10 points and 6 rebounds.
Final score: 43-36
File photo courtesy of Bob Mischka.