The Fanshawe Falcons are flying home with the hardware as they take out the Seneca Sting 72-56 in the Bronze Medal match-up.
The Falcons came out soaring in the first quarter taking a 7 point lead before the Sting could get on the board. Falcons Player of the Game, Mikhaila Wright and 4th year Ali Vlasman scored 6 points each for the Falcons. While 1st Team All-Star for the Sting, Alcian Satchel hit two three-pointers and Erin Simpson had an outstanding performance off the bench scoring 5 points of her own to spark some life into the Sting offense. The Falcons led after the first quarter 17-15.
The Falcons spread out their offense in the second quarter with 9 different players contributing points. Wright and Vlasman continued their dominance scoring 4 points each. Sting Player of the Game Sharifa Clarke of the Sting dug deep to play some tough defense while leading her team with 6 points. Out scored by the Falcons 21-12 in the second quarter the Sting found them selves down 38-27 going into half time.
Wright shone in the 3rd quarter for the Falcons scoring 9 of their 20 points on her own. Vere also contributed 5 points to the Falcons dominant quarter. Nicolette Elliot-Gill led the Sting with 4 points. The Falcons out scored the Sting 20-13 in the third quarter going into the fourth quarter with a 58-40 lead.
Satchel led the Sting offense as they tried to climb out from under the Flacons, scoring 10 points including two late quarter 3s that gave the Sting a little bit of spark. Wright insured the Falcon victory with 5 more points and Maggie Jarvis had 3 of her own. The Falcons won a decisive bronze medal matchup 72-56 over the hometown Sting.
In her last game as a Sting, Sharifa Clarke put everything on the line and played for her team. She recorded 8 points, 8 rebounds and a steal to end her career on a high. Satchel put in 18 points and 7 steals, while Elliot-Gill helped Clarke dominate the boards with 5 rebounds and 8 points of her own.
The Falcons were led by Wright as she had a game high 24 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Ali Vlasman continued her strong play through out the tournament adding 10 more points and 7 rebounds to her total. 2nd Year Anna Ryan came off the bench to contribute 7 rebounds and a basket for her team.