Rochester Wildcats Game Reports

Boys Basketball
Tuesday: Win - 62 to 27 vs. New Life 
The Varsity boys basketball team had a strong start in their first game, leading 36 to 9 at halftime and maintaining control for the rest of the match. Derrick Sickler made an impressive contribution with 12 points in the first half, while Ryan Devine added 9 points. By the end of the game, Derrick scored a total of 22 points, along with 11 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals. Both Ryan Devine and Gary Youngblood finished with 15 points each. The team looks forward to their next game tomorrow at 5:30 PM.

Thursday: Lost - 24 to 64 vs. Syracuse (Home School) 
No report

Girls Basketball
Tuesday: Lost 52 to 64 vs. New Life
The Varsity Girls basketball team battled hard from the opening tip all the way to the final buzzer. The game stayed close until the last four minutes, when the other team pulled ahead to win 64–52. Even so, putting up 52 points is something to be proud of, and it shows how much potential we have as a team. Our main focus moving forward will be tightening up our defense so we can close out games stronger.

Brooklyn Christensen led the way in transition, attacking the fast break and finishing strong for 20 points. Evangeline Fisher-Palmer had an all-around standout performance with 12 points, 8 assists, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocks. Kalena Sickler contributed 13 points and 8 rebounds, and Ashley Stuhlberg dominated the glass with 16 rebounds to go along with 5 points and 2 blocks.

The girls played with heart, energy, and effort. Even though we didn’t get the win, the progress is clear. Scoring 52 points and competing the way we did shows that we’re on the right path.
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We’re growing, we’re learning, and we’re building something strong. Keep your heads up, stay hungry, and stay motivated—we’re going to have a great season!

Thursday: Lost 35 to 44 vs. Syracuse (Home School)
We fought hard to lead at halftime with a score of 25 to 17, even though we were down by 6 points at the end of the first quarter. We made a strong comeback, but in the fourth quarter, Syracuse began hitting three-pointers and ultimately took the lead, ending the game with a score of 44-35. Our girls' basketball players put their hearts into the game. Brooklyn Christensen led the team with 13 points, 2 steals, and 1 block. Kalena Sickler contributed 8 points and 13 rebounds, while Evangeline Fisher-Palmer finished with 11 points, 7 rebounds, and 1 steal. 

Our next game will be at Union Springs on December 9th. 

Go Wildcats!

Submitted by Charles Palmer ​