Prep Report: Seahawks cut down Wave 53-35
Jardin McCarthy pumped in a game-high 22 points, including five long range baskets, to help lead Cape Coral to a one-sided girls’ basketball victory Thursday night over the Fort Myers Green Wave.
The Seahawks broke away with stifling defense in the third quarter, forcing the Green Wave into nearly a dozen turnovers. The effort led to a 23-4 run that carried the Seahawks from a five-point halftime lead to a 45-21 cushion entering the final period.
Cape also was red hot from three-point range, connecting for nine baskets beyond the arc. Alexiss Griffin hit three three-pointers to finish with 18 points.
Kelsey Mitchell and Quanitra Reid led the Green Wave with 12 and 10 points, respectively.
The Seahawks (6-3, 2-1 district) head to Miami to face Archbishop Curley Friday night.
Cape Coral15 7 23 8 – 53
Fort Myers 2 15 4 14 – 35
CAPE – McCarthy 22, Griffin 18, Vasquez 2, De Los Santos 4, Gaywood 2, Bunch 2, Dotson 3. Totals: 19 6-10 53.
3-point goals: McCarthy 5, Griffin 3, Dotson 1.
FT. MYERS – Mitchell 12, Reid 10, Bibbison 2, Jessup 5, Idlette 4, Cornell 2. Totals: 11 11-15 35.
3-point goals: Mitchell 1, Reid 1.
Bishop Verot 73, Golden Gate 42: Bishop Verot broke free with 27 points in the very first quarter and coasted to an easy victory over Golden Gate.
Elizabeth Norton hit a game-high 15 points to lead the Vikings, backed by Cici Ward with 12 points and Mercedes Dacosta with 11.
The Vikings (7-3) play at North Fort Myers Friday night.
Golden Gate 9 2 16 16 – 43
Bishop Verot 27 13 16 15 – 72
G.GATE 43 – Andre 9, Romelus 12, Pineda 9, Jacquez 8, Garcia 4, Lopez 1. Totals: 17 8-16 43.
3-point goals: Pineda 1.
VEROT 72 – Lanman 5, Butler 2, Mitchell 6, Ward 12, Kramer 8, Dacosta 11, Garda 4, Norton 15, Todd 2, Mosher 7. Totals: 30 9-17 72.
3-point goals: Norton 3.
Girls Soccer
North Fort Myers 2, Charlotte 1: Rachel Perkins headed in a corner kick delivered by Mariah Fernandez late in the first half, snapping a 1-1 tie to earn North Fort Myers a victory at Charlotte Thursday.
Perkins assisted on the Red Knights’ first goal by Allison Frost. Brianna Abatisti made five saves.
North (7-6) entertains Mariner Monday night at Moody Field.