Goolsby, Wilder, Up For The Challenge
On Tuesday night, the Central Lady Chargers can move into first place in the region 2AAA standings with a win over the #4 ranked Kendrick Lady Cherokees. With a history of being near the bottom of the standings and minimal success, the Lady Chargers are in unfamiliar territory. However, they are confident and up for the challenge going into tonight’s game.
Central’s young core have been key contributors into the teams success this season. Sophomores Re’Nesha Goolsby and JenYa Wilder lead the backcourt. Goolsby is the team’s primary three point threat, while Wilder serves as their best two way player. Additionally, sophomore center, Jada Clowers, chips in valuable minutes off of the bench using her size to patrol the lane — rebounding and shot blocking.
On the other hand, the Kendrick Lady Cherokees have a tradition of winning and are no stranger to big games. In fact, they have won at least twenty (20) games in each of the past six seasons and won a state title in 2014. Kendrick comes into tonight’s game with a 10–0 record in region play and looks to hold steady with a victory tonight over Central.
What They Said:
“We understand that this is a big game, but we are just going to continue to do the things we’ve been doing all season and we will be ok” — Re’Nesha Goolsby
“We are up for the challenge. Kendrick is a great team, but we feel that we can beat anybody if we play our A-game” — JenYa Wilder
“My girls have started to understand what kind of tradition they can start here at Central” — Central Head Girls Coach: Sheila Toombs
What To Watch For:
Keys To The Game
- How will Central handle the relentless pressure (full court press) of the Kendrick Lady Cherokees
- Can Kamry Hassan & Jada Clower continue to control the boards and defend the paint
Tuesday (1/19/16): 6pm @ Central High School
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Central Lady Chargers (11–5 overall, 9–1 region)
vs.
Kendrick Lady Cherokees (17–1 overall, 10–0 region)
