MAVERICKS TOPPLE HIGHLANDERS
The Mavericks knew they'd be in for a tough game when they hit the road to the Woodlands on Wednesday afternoon. The Highlanders were primed for an early-season upset. At pre-game, the Mavs were challenged to play through mistakes, mishaps and plain-old nice play from the other team. They were also encouraged to give a boost to a team-mate at least once during the game. What resulted was a great team effort, a fun game to be part of, a solid win for the Mavericks!
As expected, the game was close, with the lead changing several times in the first half. The Mavericks went into halftime with a 7-5 advantage and were determined to keep their mental focus in the second half. It was rewarding to see so many players step up and finish strong: Robby, SCordill and Urdahl on draw controls; Lily on D...and her pump-up message for the last 10 minutes; AB, Grace and Gibby on attack; Jess...being Jess; Duncan leading the D, getting her third blocked FPS in as many games; Amanda coming up with a key block and takeaway; Alexa thwarting a late-game fast break by the Woodlands' senior captain. All of this and more led to a strong finish, as the Mavs tallied the final three goals of the game, held their opponents scoreless for the final seven minutes of the game; and walked away with a well-earned 16-11 victory.
This team is loaded with potential. We look forward to the amazing competition we will face in Florida this weekend. Let's get to work and have some fun!
As expected, the game was close, with the lead changing several times in the first half. The Mavericks went into halftime with a 7-5 advantage and were determined to keep their mental focus in the second half. It was rewarding to see so many players step up and finish strong: Robby, SCordill and Urdahl on draw controls; Lily on D...and her pump-up message for the last 10 minutes; AB, Grace and Gibby on attack; Jess...being Jess; Duncan leading the D, getting her third blocked FPS in as many games; Amanda coming up with a key block and takeaway; Alexa thwarting a late-game fast break by the Woodlands' senior captain. All of this and more led to a strong finish, as the Mavs tallied the final three goals of the game, held their opponents scoreless for the final seven minutes of the game; and walked away with a well-earned 16-11 victory.
This team is loaded with potential. We look forward to the amazing competition we will face in Florida this weekend. Let's get to work and have some fun!
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