Jr Wolves advance to playoffs after finishing off regular season

Players from North Star (white jerseys) and Erie Migration battle for the basketball Nov. 3.

The North Star Wolves junior girls basketball team hosted a playoff game Monday after concluding the regular season on their home court.

The team finished the regular season with a 5-3 record with a pair of games last week. The first of two games saw them drop a 33-28 decision to the first place Erie Migration Coyotes Nov. 3 at home.

North Star led 12-9 after the first quarter but the Coyotes stormed back in the second to take 26-14 halftime lead. The Wolves tried to claw back in the second half and cut the deficit to five points by the end of the game.

“The girls played excellent,” said Wolves coach Nora Newhook. “(Erie Migration) is an undefeated team.” Newhook said they had issues with teams pressuring them but against Erie Migration, they found a way to break it and score some fast break points. 

North Star also showed good intensity and good defense, Newhook added.

While the Wolves had a tough second quarter, Newhook said the girls bounced back well after that.

“They really made a push in the fourth quarter,” she said.

The junior Wolves entered the WECSSAA “AA” playoffs as the fourth seed and welcomed the Belle River Nobles to Amherstburg Monday evening. The XXXXXX advanced with a XX-XX victory.

Jr Wolves advance to playoffs after finishing off regular season

By Ron Giofu