First home game, fun; result, not so much

So, so close. The Patriots played their most exciting game to date tonight, losing in overtime to the Crossroad Crusaders, 32-28.

CHESS began the game as they have begun most of their games this year - like someone forgot to tell them they had started. Score at the end of the first quarter: 9-0, Crossroads. But then the girls shook off the early jitters and began hitting some shots. The score at the half was 13-6, and then 16-12 after three. But the fourth quarter was the amazing one. The girls put up sixteen points in the fourth quarter! The problem was, they gave up twelve, so the game was tied at 28 at the end of regulation. In the overtime, the shots wouldn't go down and Crossroads hit the offensive boards hard, resulting in a 4-0 advantage in the overtime period and the final score you see above.

Mary B. led the team in scoring with thirteen (which I believe may be the high water mark for individual scoring for the Patriots this year). Kara B. finished with six, Michele D. had four, Becca D. and Alyssa D. each had a basket and Jackie A. made a free throw.

We're back at it on our home floor tomorrow agains the Home Run Kids, a home school team from the Gurnee area. See you there!