CANORA - The CCS Cougars senior girls basketball team hosted the Esterhazy Warriors on Feb. 12, with the Cougars coming out on top 39-34 after numerous lead changes, especially early in the game.
“We always have fun playing against Esterhazy,” said Lindsey Ostafie, team manager. “Our teams are very similar.”
The game opened in a tight defensive struggle, with neither team able to build a lead of more than two points. The Cougars led 9-8 after the first quarter.
In the second quarter, the Warriors led by three at one point, but the Cougars battled back and the game was tied 19-19 at halftime.
In the second half, more shots started falling for the Cougars. A buzzer-beater stretched the Cougars’ lead to seven points at the end of the third quarter, a lead which they built to 37-26 by early in the final period. Esterhazy showed what they were made of and cut into the deficit for the remainder of the game, but they ran out of time with a final score of 39-34 for the Cougars.
Ostafie said the team has had an enjoyable season so far, with a mix of wins and losses.
“Our team has focused lots on team building, sportsmanship, communication on the court and learning plays.”
The upcoming schedule for the Cougars includes a tournament in Esterhazy and playoffs in Wynyard.
The players on the Cougars roster are: Heidi Mentanko, Breanna Ramos, Josie Mirva, Danielle Dutchak, Katherine Hauber, Falyn Ostafie, Merrick Derkatch, Alaina Roebuck, Cairwyn Bailey, Brenna Ramos, River Crane, Maddy Dutchak and Tessica Mydonick.
Joining Ostafie on the team’s staff are Lauren Mentanko, head coach, and Trish Hauber, assistant coach.
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