After taking a hard foul, sophomore Norah Youssef takes her first free throw attempt. Youssef sank the shot and added a point to the scoreboard. Youssef had a stunning performance, helping the Wildcats secure the win against Sherwood.

Freshman Mira Mann and freshman Ye’ela Zilberman sit on the bench, taking a breather. Zilberman’s ability to get to the hoop and Mann’s shiftiness created a dynamic duo on the court. “Playing with your friends helps build relationships on and off the court,” freshman Mira Mann said.

Freshman Mira Mann poses for the camera during a timeout. This past season, Mann stunned teams with her impressive three point shooting. Mann put up sensational numbers, hitting stat sheets with double digits every game.

Sophomore Norah Youssef brings the ball up the court, avoiding a ten second violation. “We need to start up the offense and waste as little time as possible,” freshman Brooke Brush said.

Coach Irvin Payne calls a timeout, bringing the team into a huddle. Payne discussed a play he designed for the inbound. “I drew up a quick play that will get us a basket, quickly and efficiently,” Payne said.

The ref holds his hand in the air, as he plays the ball inbounds. He signaled to the scores table to stop the clock until he put his hand down.

Junior Naamiah Coorke waits to check into the game for the Wildcats. She entered the game, immediately having a massive impact. She grabbed rebounds and put back many missed shots.

Sophomore Norah Youssef rests her hands on her head as she is awarded two foul shots. Youssef was fouled as she drove to the rim, securing the “and-1.”