Portobello High School
After last weekend’s win over Polonia, the team was in good spirits going into the second game of the season against Midlothian Saints. The last time the two teams met was in the semi-finals of the Scottish Cup last season, in which Kats out-performed the Midlothian side gaining a place in the final. This giving the Kats team a feeling of confidence along with the fact that they were undefeated at their home venue last season.
1st quarter
After a new team warm-up, it was unsure how many players in the team would perform due to differences in some individuals’ routines. However the team started the game off well, playing good defence, keeping the opponents to only 8 points in the first quarter Kats taking an early lead in the game with 12 points in a surprisingly low scoring opening quarter.
2nd quarter
The second quarter saw the Kats team losing their lead, letting the Midlothian side catch up with the score. Unfortunately with Rowan Bell picking up her third foul, Ben made the decision to pull her out of the game to save her for later when crucially her experience may be needed. The first half ending level at 26 - 26.
3rd quarter
Some great shooting in this quarter allowed the Kats to take the lead they needed to gain an advantage in the second half. 3-pointers seemed to be the most successful option as Annie Rowan and Emma Findlay showed. Emma totaling a massive six out of the eleven 3 pointers scored in the game. This also being a good defensive quarter as Midlothian were kept to scoring just 13 points, leaving the score going into the final quarter at 45 - 40 in favour of the home team.
4th quarter
An exciting final period to the game raised the noise of the crowd and the intensity of the game grew. The away side got into a bit of foul trouble midway through the quarter sending Kats players to the free throw line, increasingly in the last minutes. At this crucial stage in the game, these free throws are vital. However, with many being missed it placed a bit of pressure on the home side. Although the last seven points of the game were down to free throws and Kats secured their second win of the season.
Final score: Kool Kats 58 - 52 Midlothian
Kool Kats Scorers
Emma Findlay 18
Annie Rowan 13
Rowan Bell 10
Ramona Brown 10
Midlothian Scorers
Pam Donoghue 13
Heather Holmyard 11
Leanne Stupart 10
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