By Gerardo Bolong
Contributing Writer

TACOMA - Narrows 3A League Lincoln collected the caroms to collar a 61-42 home girls basketball verdict against Seamount League 3A Kennedy Catholic in Wed., Dec. 3 non-league court action.

"Our rebounding was bad," said Kennedy coach Greg Caldwell. "We have more work to to do. We were executing our offense well until their press bothered us and led to fast breaks. The girls didn't back down against a good team. We're working some new players into the system and we'll be good this year. Right now, they need to play with more aggression and play with more instinct. Our girls are trying very hard and striving to remember many things."

Kennedy's undoing began after both teams ran the court briskly.

Co-captain Kelsey Abrejera gave the Lancers their final lead of the game at 18-17 with an outside basket before the Abes broke a 19-all stand off with nine consecutive points in second quarter play. In addition to losing the rebound battles, KC had major problems in bounding the ball and keeping possession. Good passing was something hard to execute, as well.

In the face of all these miscues, Kennedy Catholic worked a nice comeback to stay close, Co-captain Nikki Miller fed Jasmine Moore for a bucket that was matched by 6-foot, 1-inch Lincoln forward Tamia Braggs who was a major force for the Abes.

Miller swished home a 3-pointer from the top of the key ahead of Ariell Garnett's short basket that sent Kennedy into halftime trailing only 30-26.

Using the same tactics that pulled them ahead earlier, the Abes kept the Lancers honest and billowed their lead to a game-high 20 points with a 52-30 lead after three quarters before cruising home to victory.
Braggs powered inside for 26 points and was joined by Morticia Mc'Call, who had 18 points as the other Lincoln inside force. Abrejera fired home 16 points for Kennedy and led her team with six rebounds. Miyu Myashita and Miller each had three assists.