Girls Varsity Basketball – Falcons Battle Through Three Key Matchups
Following a tough January opener against Westminster (33-55), the Lady Falcons regrouped and surged to two statement victories. Gerstell outpaced St. John’s 55-41 with sharp offensive execution, then claimed a 43-33 triumph over Seed at the Public vs. Private Challenge event, highlighted by MacKenzie Wilking’s Player of the Game performance. The team’s defensive pressure and unselfish play fueled the turnaround.
Player Highlights:
Kenzie Wilking: 18 pts, 8 rebounds, 3 blocks vs Westminster; 12 pts, 3 rebounds, 3 steals vs St. John’s; 20 pts, 7 rebounds, 5 steals, 2 blocks vs Seed
Sam Poole: 15 pts, 4 rebounds vs St. John’s; 8 pts, 3 rebounds, 3 steals vs Seed
Maddie Poole: 8 pts vs Westminster; 14 pts vs St. John’s; 2 pts, 3 rebounds vs Seed
Summer Beaumont: 6 pts, 8 rebounds vs Westminster; 8 pts vs St. John’s; 11 pts, 8 rebounds vs Seed
Additional Contributions: Cambrie Franks (rebounds & steals in all games), Vicky Pearson (defensive presence), Caitlin Carver (key rebounds & steals)