Maci Thornton Has Career Night To Lead Lady Cats To Senior Night Victory (02/06/15)

The Lady Cats Basketball Team celebrated “Senior Night,” at the Clarion Area Gymnasium, on Wednesday (February 4th), by honoring their four seniors, Nicki Glenn, Julie Kenneson, Maci Thornton and Lauren Wiser, before the Varsity game against Clarion-Limestone.

(Photos provided by Jack Kenneson) Lady Cat Seniors and their parents: (L to R) Melissa, Nicki, and Garrett Glenn – Janice, Julie, and Jack Kenneson – James, Maci, and Bridget Thornton – Gina, Lauren, and Mark Wiser

The Cats won the game, 71-36. And all four seniors had a hand in the scoring, led by Thornton, who had a career night.

Thornton scored 31 points, going 11 for 13 from the floor, including a perfect 7 for 7 from three-point range. as well as going  2 for 2 from the foul line.

Thornton also grabbed 13 rebounds and had seven steals.

Glenn had 9 points, Wiser scored 6 and Kenneson had two. Also scoring for the Cats were, Anna Reed with 19 points, Kelly Beveridge with 8 and Maya Thornton with two.

The Bobcats led 22-8 after one, 39-14 at the half and 57-24 after three.

Seniors, Lauren, Nicki, Julie and Maci

Coach Ed Baumcratz had some touching comments about his four seniors:

“Julie, Lauren, Maci & Nicki,

“Stepping into the new coaching position at Clarion Area was an incredibly difficult decision for me. Coach Walter left big shoes to fill and at times I questioned taking this position. Watching you grow as basketball players, leaders and as women have made it worth while.

“I want to thank you seniors for believing in me and making this transition seamless. The four of you have set such a high threshold of how to act on and off of the court. I am so proud of you and do not want to see you go. I wish we had another year!

“When the National Anthem plays and I start mentally prepping for the game, I get a rush of excitement as goosebumps fill both arms. It’s game time and I know I have four girls by my side that have continued to stay positive, and play harder than anyone I know.

“No matter what you do, please know that I am proud of you and know you’re going to do great things in life. I’m always here for you.

“Lastly… thank you for being … YOU.”

Lauren

Julie

The Lady Cats will travel to Venango Catholic, today (Friday, February 6th).

(Thanks to Jack Kenneson for providing the photos and congratulations to the four Lady Cat Seniors, Julie, Lauren, Maci and Nicki!!!!)