The Powers Catholic Girls’ Basketball team took on Carman Ainsworth in SVL competition on Tuesday night.  In a physical contest on both ends of the floor the #4 ranked Cavaliers (18-0) came out victorious 57-29 on this night.  The Chargers whose record fell to 14-7 (7-4) have one regular season game remaining prior to preparing to host the District 62 MHSAA tournament starting next Wednesday at Goggins Fieldhouse.  Those preparations however will have to begin with out Senior and Leading Scorer Alexcis Parker, whose season abruptly ended after a contact knee injury early in the second half.

“It was an emotional night, we were playing very well and physical all night and ultimately I felt we were doing what we could against an outstanding team.  We just had too many mistakes early that we missed opportunities on and found ourselves scrambling to make plays.  Then when Lex went down it kind of took the wind out of our sails and we couldn’t recover emotionally from that blow.”  - Coach Trevithick

Trialing only by 7 early in the 3rd quarter, the Cavaliers turned up the pressure forcing a total of 36 turnovers in the game.  The Chargers were led in scoring by Parker who had 13 at the time of the injury leading all scorers at the time of departure, but it isn’t just the scoring that will be missed by the Chargers’ Basketball team.

“Alexcis does so many great things for us that’s hard to replace and ultimately she just wants to compete with her teammates and will do whatever it takes for them to find success as a group.  We will await to hear then exact injury report but I can say however long Alexcis will be out she will come back stronger than before.  She’s just that type of kid.  Unfortunately injuries like this are a part of our game and you hate to see it.  Our prayers are with her during this time and with the doctors as they prepare and evaluate the situation.  We have to have players step up now, and they are capable, but it’s going to have to be a belief in themselves because I know we believe this team can and will play up to the challenge!” - Coach Trevithick

The Girls’ Basketball team returns to action on Friday as they close out the regular season and SVL schedule with a trip to Lapeer to take on the Lightning.  JV tips at 4:15pm and Varsity at 6:00pm.