The Bobcats proudly show they are #1 in the RVC and take home the trophy to prove it. Way to go, Bobcats! –Photo by Jim Piacentini.

By Jim Piacentini

Gum! It must be gum that helps the coach stay calm, along with a great deal of confidence in his players. –Photo by Jim Piacentini.

In a big game, with titles and records on the line, the Beecher Bobcats came out, set the tone, and didn’t stop. Beecher took a demanding lead against St. Anne in the first quarter, 22-6. By half time, the Bobcats were ahead 45-20, and then ran away with the ball in the second half, outscoring the Cardinals, 36-26. The final tally was a huge win for the Bobcats, 81-46, who clinched the RVC Title for the third consecutive season, as well as remained the only undefeated team in the state with a perfect 30-0 record.

Ethan Rydberg, #10, goes for two early in the first period. –Photo by Jim Piacentini.

On the night, the Bobcats were led by Zackary Johnson with 19 points, 4 assists, and 5 defensive rebounds. Jack Hayhurst totaled 8 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 steals, Ethan Rydberg added 13 points and 3 assists, Adyn McGinley recorded 10 points and 10 assists, while Orlin Nesbitt finished with 9 points and 3 rebounds.

Good Luck in the Post Season!!

This is what a team looks like when they’re named #1 and win a Championship Title – for the third straight year. –Photo by Jim Piacentini.
Anthony Moran shows St. Anne how to move successfully, while getting to the basket. –Photo by Jim Piacentini.
Adyn McGinley’s move emphatically says – “I’ve got this!” –Photo by Jim Piacentini.
Bobcats are 30-0, only undefeated team in the state. Photo by Jim Piacentini.