Watervliet Public Schools

JV Ladies Fight Off Bridgman Comeback Junior Varsity vs Bridgman High School (30 - 27) Win On Thursday night, the Lady Panthers traveled to Bridgman to take on the Bees. Panthers are looking to avenge their 4 point loss earlier this season at home. Both teams at the start of the game came out with a defensive mindset as 12 combined points were scored in the first quarter in favor of The Panthers. The Panthers took a 7-5 lead into the 2nd. The Panthers would have their strongest quarter this game with a 13-4 second quarter, in which they would take a 20-9 lead into half. The Panthers would cool off offensively in the 3rd quarter as Bridgman was attempting to stage a comeback. The Bees cut into the deficit as the Panther lead would be 25-17 heading into the final quarter. Defense, finishing, and confidence was the key components in the 4th. Bridgman got within 3 with under 2 minutes remaining. The Panthers were defensively locked in all game but needed to finish to prevent a comeback by the Bees. Panthers would seal the deal after a missed shot by the Bees with 10 seconds remaining and would run time out. Panthers would emerge victorious 30-27. The Panthers are back in action as they host Red Arrow Raiders on Saturday at 4pm Scorers: Campbell: 13 Zuniga: 11 Rader: 2 Thomas: 2 Brown 2