Mariner Centre
With the memory of the previous weekend’s victory over rivals St Mirren, by just 1 point, Kool Kats had only to play Falkirk Fury to complete their unbeaten streak.
1st quarter
Donna Bald kicked the game off with 2 points, followed by Patty Forfar scoring vital free throws. But Kats didn’t seem to be at their usual standard and the home team Falkirk Fury were on the ball, with Captain Jennifer McLaren scoring 6 points. End of the first 15-13 in favour of the away team, Kool Kats
2nd quarter
With some skilful passes and shots, Falkirk Fury seemed determined to stop Kats and when Jennifer McLaren scored a 3 pointer, Kats realised they had a lot more to give. Some good teamwork coupled with excellent performances from Annie Rowan and Emma Findlay (scoring her first 3 pointer of the game), Kats had the advantage at half time but only just: 30-22. The main focus was on rebounding in the half time team talk, there was a reminder too that the team often come out top in close games. With that in mind Kats seemed determined to sustain their successful season so far.
3rd quarter
Fury were out to stop Kats however and they pretty much did just that with good play and crucial points from Ciara Barnes, whilst the away team couldn’t seem to retaliate, ending the quarter just 44-43 ahead, and keeping everyone guessing
4th quarter
Fury scored well in the close last quarter, but Captain Emma Findlay took control of the Kats offence, pulling an unsportsmanlike foul from Jennifer McLaren which sent Emma to the line to score both shots. With only minutes on the clock Kats simply had to stay calm, allowing them to come out top.
This means that Kool Kats have beaten every other team in this close league. Even with such a young team they work effectively together even if individual performances aren’t always at their best
Final Score: Kool Kats 62 - 57 Falkirk Fury
Kool Kats Scorers: Emma Findlay 25 Patty Forfar 13 Annie Rowan 12
Falkirk Fury Scorers: Mairi Buchan 16 Ciara Barnes 15 Jennifer McLaren 11
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