Lady Cats Finish Third In Kane Holiday Tournament (01/01/17)

on 1 January, 2017 at 01:05

The Clarion Area Lady Cats competed in the Kane Christmas Tournament on Tuesday and Wednesday (December 28th and 29th), finishing third. Dave Constantino shares this article on the Tournament:

(Photo by Kim Constantino) Kane Christmas Tournament All-Tournament Team (L-R) Abby Gatesman – North Clarion, Tori Obenrader – North Clarion, Alexis Constantino – Clarion, Kirsten Baran – Eisenhower, Ella Marconi – Kane, Camryn Cummings – Kane

First Night: North Clarion 62 Clarion 30

Clarion only trailed by two points after the first quarter, but was outscored by the Lady Wolves 20-2 in the second quarter, in falling to North Clarion 62-30, in the opening game of the Kane Christmas tournament.

Alexis Constantino led the the Lady Cats with 17 points, 4 steals, and 3 assists. Wendy Beveridge followed with 5 points and 2 blocks. Sadie Rudesyle, Kaylie Lutz, Ali Troese, and Kaitlyn Constantino each finished with 2 points. Lutz and Rudesyle both had 4 rebounds apiece. Kate Constantino had 5 rebounds and 5 steals.

Second Night: Clarion 38 Eisenhower 31

The Lady Cats bounced back strong, on night 2 of the Kane Christmas tournament by defeating, Eisenhower 38 -31. Clarion only led by 1 at the half, but outscored their opponents by 5 in the 3rd quarter and then held on for the 7 point victory.

Alexis Constantino tallied 13 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists. Wendy Beveridge finished with 7 points (2 3-pointers), 7 steals , and 4 blocked shots. Kaitlyn Constantino added 6 points and 4 steals. Sadie Rudesyle contributed 4 points 3 rebounds; while, Kyara Girvan chipped in with 4 points and 2 steals. Kaylie Lutz and Ali Troese each added 2 points for the Lady Cats.

(Photo by Kim Constantino) Alexis with her All-Tournament plaque

Alexis Constantino was named to the All-Tournament team for her two day efforts in the tournament.

Clarion’s record now stands at 2-4 and they will return to action on Wednesday, January 5, in Marienville against the Forest Fires.

(Thanks to Dave Constantino for this article and to Kim Constantion for the photos. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALEXIS FOR MAKING THE ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM!!!!)