GPRC Host Double Header Against KINGS Eagles

The Wolves welcomed The KINGS Eagles to their gym for a pair of weekend games.

The Wolves put the first 4 points on the board, before getting into foul trouble in the 1^st quarter. Eagles rallied for 10 straight points before the quarter was half over. Eagles 20, Wolves 7 after 10 minutes.

Lots of scoring early in the second quarter for the Wolves, 9 points within 4 minutes and they are back in the game, within 6. Eagles answered back with 2 quick buckets and went up 8 on the Wolves. 3 minutes left, #4 for the Eagles hits a long bucket to force a time out for the Wolves.  Half time ends 20:32.

The crowed was entertained by the Gymniks All Star Cheer Team at half time. Athletes ages 2-16 performed in front of a large crowd, demonstrating some impressive cheer leading moves.

Half way through the 3^rd quarter both teams put 8 points on the board, making the score 28:40 for the Eagles. A 2 pointer at the buzzer and the Wolves close the gap to 10. Sophie Leslie drives the lane to score 2, and the gap closes to within 8. The 3^rd will end Eagles up 8. 44:36.

The Wolves opened the scoring in the 4^th with a 2 point bucket from #22 Jayden Demchuck. A back door pass to #15 Kelly Reid and the Wolves come within 5 points. Kelly Reid draws a foul with 8 minutes left in the game, forces the Eagles to a time out. Sophie Leslie drives the lane to sink the left handed layup to come within 3 points. Lanes Challis and Sophie Leslie rally for 6 more points and the Wolves pick up the victory. 56:52.

Player of the Game for the KINGS Eagles was #21 Gaddiel Kamuanya with 21 points and for the GPRC Wolves #9 Sophie Leslie with 19 points.

Both teams are back in action tomorrow at 1pm at GPRC.