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On Friday night non-league basketball action was held at Goggins Fieldhouse as the Powers Catholic Chargers hosted the Genesee Christian Soldiers in a triple header that featured the JV Boys and Varsity Boys Basketball teams along with your Varsity Girl’s Basketball Team for the annual Military Appreciation Game.  In a matchup of top 10 Flint Area power ranking teams, the Chargers defeated the Soldiers 54-48.  In a back and forth game that featured multiple lead changes and momentum swings, the Chargers leaned on their defense late to secure the victory. 

“I thought our girls played with so much passion and energy on the defensive end of the floor and down the stretch we forced them into turnovers that were a direct result of our relentless pressure on the defensive end and in transition.  I thought our team stepped up in a big way to help defend our home floor and secure the victory.  Mission accomplished.” - Coach Ryan Trevithick

The Chargers were led by Senior Alexcis Parker scoring 26 points while going 14-14 from the free throw line and Junior Ali Anderson added an additional 13 points all coming in the first half.  The Chargers forced 26 turnovers and out rebounded the Soldiers 18-4 on the offensive glass. 

“On a night that we weren’t great from the floor offensively, we created our opportunities and got to the line.  We were able to take care of business by staying committed to our game plan and how we wanted to play.  The girls were fantastic tonight at the execution of that plan.” - Coach Trevithick

The Chargers finished 16-21 from the Free Throw Line while Genesee Christian was 5-8. 

“Tonight we wanted to recognize the amazing men and women of our military and we were able to spend some time with a Powers Basketball alum, Captain Kristina McCoy of the United State Marines class of ’11.  She shared so many incredible stories for our players to hear and learn from and was a great example of power and perseverance through all things.  So thankful that our girls got a chance to represent their own family members and relatives that have served in our military.  We are eternally thankful for their service.”

The pre-game ceremonies showed celebration for active and veteran military members while highlighted by a ceremonial jump ball presentation by Heidi Hoyt, mother of Captain McCoy, while the athletes were locked in arm with their representatives during the National Anthem.  Wearing special military game jerseys and warm ups, the crowd and environment was an electric evening at Goggins Fieldhouse.

The Chargers return to action at Goggins Fieldhouse for another triple header home matchup against SVL Rival Davison with the JV Girls’ playing at 4:30pm, Varsity Girls’ at 6:00pm and Varsity Boys’ at 7:30pm.  Tuesday is Breast Cancer Awareness Night and Coaches vs Cancer.