Obama wins via teamwork
This is the second consecutive year that Allderdice and Obama have met in the boys and girls title games. The Lady Eagles (16-8) are one of the hottest teams in the state. Their play has improved, defense is stronger and that success was on display when Obama won the City League championship with a resounding, 66-38, victory over Allderdice (10-14) at the Petersen Events Center.
Obama raced to an early lead, never allowed the opposition to get close and finished with a blowout victory.
On the court, the improvements and teamwork in Obama’s girls basketball team are becoming apparent to all who see the Lady Eagles play.
The impact of the victory on the Eagles’ confidence was huge—“There were a lot of good signs and I have an all star coaching staff and the team is having fun,” coach Monique McCoy said—-and there was a tangible payoff, too.
Michaela Porter, a 6-foot sophomore center, led all scorers with 18 points. Samone Rainey, Taylin Tyler and Dalaysia Askew each scored 10 points.
Malaysia Brooks led Allderdice with 14 points and super sophomore AuJaanae “The Greyhound” Givner had 8 points.
Obama heads to one of the most difficult Regionals when it travels to face DuBois of District 9 in the PIAA tournament play-in round one. But if they continue to share the ball and embrace teamwork they can live out all of their dreams.