Both teams scramble to gain control of the ball. (Photo: Tamika Addison, Patterson Press)

By Tamika Addison

The Patterson girls basketball team defeated Edmonson’s Red Storm  44-40 on Friday, February 15 , 2013 at home.  They ended their season on a high note as they prepare to enter playoffs.

Shamia Clay led the team in scoring and rebounding, while Tenisha Smith also proved to be a good shooter. They work well together as a team, sometimes shooting from the outside and other times driving into the lane.

According to Coach Kelly Badgasarian, the girls like being part of the team and they enjoy working hard to reach a common goal. “Its fun, challenging , and you learn about yourself and how to work with others”, Coach Kelly told the Patterson Press. “They didn’t become champions overnight”, she added.