DEVILS SHOW TRUE GRIT AND DEDICATION DURING BUSY WEEK OF BASKETBALL

  • DEVILS SHOW TRUE GRIT AND DEDICATION DURING BUSY WEEK OF BASKETBALL
    DEVILS SHOW TRUE GRIT AND DEDICATION DURING BUSY WEEK OF BASKETBALL

The Cordell Blue Devils embarked on a captivating basketball journey, facing a series of challenges and moments of triumph that defined their week. The action-packed week commenced with a Tuesday showdown against the Hinton Comets, where both the girls and boys teams, despite promising performances, ended up with losses.

The Lady Blue Devils delivered a spirited game against the Hinton Comets, leading for most of the match but ultimately falling short with a final score of 60-46. Birdie Brown led the charge with an impressive 17 points, complemented by McKinsey Gray's 14, Peyton Garrison's 7, and contributions from Rylee Chagollia and Calliy Walker with 3, and Diane Palmerton with 2. The boys faced a similar fate, losing 63-34, with notable performances from Gage Miller with 20 points, Kinser Todd with 4, Jordan Wood and Jayden Moncreif with 3, and Dason Ramsey and Scout Regier with 2.

Transitioning to the tournament on Thursday, both the Lady Blue Devils and Boys encountered strong opponents. The girls narrowly lost to the Verden Tigers, concluding with a 39-36 score, while the boys faced a challenging match against the Union City Tigers, resulting in a 75-10 defeat. Despite the setbacks, the Lady Blue Devils demonstrated their grit, and Gage Miller and Scout Regier contributed 8 and 2 points for the Boys.

Friday marked a turning point for the Lady Blue Devils as they clinched a decisive 40-18 victory against the Fletcher Wildcats. Birdie Brown scored 16 points, Rylee Chagollia had 9, McKinsey Gray had 5, Peyton Garrison and Kyndal Norris both had 3, Pri Hull and Mackinlee Brunker had 2.

The Boys faced challenges with the referees and technical fouls but displayed commendable resilience against the Geary Bison, ultimately losing 60-53. Gage Miller led the game with 23 points, Dason Ramsey supported that with 11, Harlee Taylor had 8, Jordan Wood had 6, Matthew Rodrique had 3, and Scout Regier had 2, all showcasing determination and grit.

Saturday brought redemption for the Lady Blue Devils as they triumphed over the Wayne Lady Bulldogs with a final score of 30-24.

Birdie Brown scored 9, Peyton Garrison had 8, McKinsey Gray scored 6, Rylee Chagollia had 4, and Calliy Walker scored 3, all playing pivotal roles in securing the victory. Unfortunately, the Boys did not advance to Saturday's tournament, but their journey throughout the week showcased a commendable team spirit and promising performances.

In conclusion, the Cordell Blue Devils' basketball teams navigated a week filled with defeats and victories, leaving fans eagerly anticipating their future performances on the court.