The Waterloo Warriors continued their winning momentum on Saturday afternoon, following up their dominant 68-40 victory the night before with another strong performance against the Algoma Thunderbirds. With contributions from across the roster, the Warriors secured a 72-58 win.
Waterloo started strong, with Kymora Stafford (Toronto, ON) leading the charge by sinking key shots and dominating the boards with high energy rebounding. Jaimesen Newell (Brussels, ON) and Mya Jickling (Regina, SK) matched this intensity, adding crucial points and defensive stops. The first quarter remained tightly contested, but the Warriors held a narrow 15-13 lead.
The Warriors maintained their disciplined and fast paced play in the second quarter, keeping the ball moving and activating multiple players on offense. Carina Fiore (Newmarket, ON) made valuable contributions to help increase the gap, and the team's consistent execution allowed them to extend their lead to four points by halftime.
Coming out of the break, Waterloo remained in control, gradually building their advantage. Strong rebounding, particularly from Newell, allowed the Warriors to capitalize on second chance opportunities and limit Algoma's scoring chances. Their steady play helped them maintain a five point lead heading into the final frame.
In the fourth quarter, the Warriors took over, applying relentless offensive pressure and tightening their defense. Contributions from every player on the court showcased the team's depth, and Waterloo pulled away to secure a commanding 72-58 victory.
With another solid win under their belt, the Warriors now turn their focus to their next match up against the Western Mustangs on February 14 at 6:00 p.m.