GMS WEEKEND WRAP-UP: NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Courtesy of GMS Coaches

Girls Basketball

Lady Huskies A-team Valdez Invitational 

The Valdez Lady Huskies brought a lot of fire to this weekend’s games at the Valdez Invitational Tournament. We started playing against the Glennallen Panthers after they advanced through the bracket to meet us in the second round. We had a strong start in the first quarter when we brought out our full-court press that was met with some success. However, the Panthers were able to keep us from transitioning into our press with their rebounds on the defensive end. The Lady Huskies were just a step behind the whole game, but their unexpected 3 point plays led to a tight fourth quarter. Glennallen was able to squeak ahead with a lead under ten points. We played hard to the final buzzer, but this game went to Glennallen.

Saturday morning’s game set a new standard for our Lady Huskies. We met our new opponent, the Nome-Beltz Nanooks, at a bright and early time of 9:00am. The Lady Huskies prepared extensively for this game by watching the opposing team play the day before and arriving early to the game for thorough preparation in warm-ups. When the first whistle started and the ball went up for tip-off, all 9 of our girls played with determination all 4 quarters. The tough and physical Nanooks started off early in a full court-press that we were able to out-maneuver and score many fast break layups off of. The Lady Huskies made the best of long minutes in-game without substitutions and worked their hardest. By halftime, we were trailing by two points, 12-14. Nome stopped their press as it was our best avenue of scoring so far, but we were able to grab more steals and convert them to fast break layups. By the third quarter, we had a cushion of 4 points against Nome. The game came down to free throws and a last second shot in the 4th quarter, but the Lady Huskies fell short by two points against the hard-fought Nome Nanooks.

Representing Valdez for the All-tournament team this year was Aliyah Valeriano and Parker King, who both barely had more than a minute break each game and played their hardest.

GMS Girls B Team Basketball 11.11.22 Game
The Valdez Huskies hosted several teams over two days of exciting basketball to wrap up their season. On Friday, the GMS Girls B Team played Glennallen Panthers, stepping up their defense and setting up their offense. They have been working hard the entire week and showing improvement in their skills. The girls were fired up for the game and executed on both ends of the court securing a well-deserved team win. Reagan L. and Ameila A. led the team with 6 points each followed by Peyton B. and Daisy G. contributing 2 points. Jezelle E helped with going 1 for 2 from the free throw line. The Huskies won 17 to 13.

GMS Girls B Team Basketball 11.12.22 Game
On Saturday morning, the Huskies Girls B Team once again matched up against the Glennallen Panthers for the GMS Tournament Girls B Team Championship Game. Glennallen came out playing tight man to man defense against the Huskies, allowing them to capitalize on several turnovers. The Valdez girls worked hard as a team and gave Glennallen a good fight but came up short in the championship game falling to the Panthers 5 to 17. Jezelle E. led with 3 points and Amelia A. contributed 2. Throughout the season, these young ladies proved they have a desire to improve their basketball skills and work together as a team. They have approached every game with a positive attitude, hustle on the court, support for eachother off the court and a desire to learn; all contributing to a successful basketball program that has a bright future for years to come.