Cardinal Ms GIRLS gaining strength
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February 2, 2023
Karen Huwe
Olivia Kiefel dribbles against Rogers
WAITSBURG-A young middle school girls basketball team was dominated in their first game of the season by Rogers Adventist School on Monday, January 23, in College Place. The Cardinals struggled against the much taller Roger team losing 52-16.
Sixth grader Olivia Kiefel played well on offense and defense and contributed with four points and two steals. Seventh grader Cheri Mathews scored six points and had eight rebounds. Sixth grader Kayla Kuykendall and seventh grader Rilee Brunton scored two points each.
On Wednesday, January 25, the Touchet Redhawks led at halftime 22-5 and won 32-19. In the second half of the game, the Waitsburg Cardinals improved on offense as they outscored Touchet 14-10 by stopping the more experienced Redhawks with hustle and a tenacious defense. Mathews had a double-double, scoring 10 points and pulling down 16 rebounds. Kiefel scored nine points and rebounded six.
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