The WMS 8th and 7 grade girls basketball team launch this year to go for the repeat championship victory under the guidance of new coaches Mrs. Kaschak and Mr. Maneri.

8th grader, Sidney DeVoogd, said basketball taught her “leadership and teamwork”.  She motivates her teammates saying“if I don’t motivate her team I’m not motivated.” DeVoogd and her team worked together by “moving the ball really well” and having good defense. She continued by providing advice for other basketball hopefuls, “play your game and focus on you,” which echoes advice from Coach Kaschack and Coach Maneri.

7th grader, Jade Allan, says that basketball has taught her to be a “team player ”.7 grade , Allan also said, “It’s nice to have people cheer for me.” Allan shared similar words from the coaches, explaining that, “ they will always be a team.” Allan stated that her team works together by running everything together.

Coach Maneri explained that the WMS cheerleaders brought a lot of passion to the games, “It’s nice having the cheerleaders in their basketball games.”

Coach Kaschak said, “The girls basketball team play as a team,” which is most likely the reason the girls are off to such a good start.

 The lady warriors have 6 wins and 1 lost  throughout this season. On November 30 they beat IMS 55-7. December 4 they beat FMS 38-21. December 6 AMS beat our Lady Warriors to 31-25. December 10 they beat CMS 37-24. December 14 WMS Lady Warrior’s defeated IMS 36-8. December 18 they defeated FMS 48-34. December 20 Lady Warriors defeated AMS 40-37. Currently they have 6 wins and 1 lost.