The Lady Wolves basketball team played against "Team Old People," comprised of alumni basketball players, last Thursday night.
Age and experience triumphed over youthful energy last Thursday night, Dec. 20. The Lady Wolves high school basketball team hosted its third annual alumni game as a fundraiser and a celebration of the start of a new season. Attendees were treated to dinner, served by the team, before the game. They were also invited to participate in a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle to support the team. Several players also took the opportunity to thank their parents, volunteers, and everyone in attendance for all their support.
"Last year our girls finished second at regionals and then went on to state, and were able to take fourth place at state. So they had a really good season, and we're looking for even more this season. We're excited to get back at it," said Coach Laurie Brown.
After dinner, the alumni game began. The Lady Wolves faced off against the self-named team "Old People." The alumni team was made up of ladies who had played for the Lady Wolves in the past, ranging from recent graduates back to the 1980s. It was a lighthearted game, however, that did not make the game any less competitive or exciting.
The first quarter of the game went well for Team Old People. The alumni team took the lead early and held it through the quarter. The Lady Wolves were able to score halfway through the first quarter, and appeared to struggle in their defensive game. It was similar in the second quarter. While the Lady Wolves fought hard to catch up, Team Old People were able to maintain a narrow lead.
Brown could be heard on the sidelines telling her team to fight harder for rebounds. At halftime, the score was 25 to 28, in favor of the alumni team.
In the third quarter, things got very interesting. The Lady Wolves were able to take a lead at the six minute mark, but lost it two and a half minutes later. After another 15 seconds on the clock passed, they were able to reclaim the led. This went back and forth, both teams holding a lead by a single point, down to the last thirty seconds of the third quarter when Team Old People was able to pull ahead slightly.
The fourth quarter was equally hard fought, with the Lady Wolves narrowing the gap and reclaiming the lead. However, the alumni team was as equally determined to win as the high school team, and were able to pull ahead once again.
When the final buzzer went off, the alumni team had won with a final score of 52-57.
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