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Wednesday, November 29, 2006 · Page 17 EDHS junior girls' basketball season ends The WECSSAA champion Essex High Junior Girls' basketball team travelled to arnia last Thursday for heir final game of the year gainst Sarnia St. Patrick's igh School, representing he Chatham-Kent and ambton region. There is no All-Ontario OFSAA) championship for eams at the junior level so ur girls were committed to iving it all they had in their inal game of a remarkable eason. In spite of the remendous support from a usload of fans and parents ho made the trip with the eam, the girls were unable o pull off the upset, losing o an excellent St. Patrick's eam by a final score of 55 o 32. "St. Patrick's played the erfect zone press against s," Coach Dave Harrison xplained. "They took dvantage of their relatively arrow gym and pressured s into making too many ad passes. Give them credt, today they were the better eam." Courtney Presland, Callie Harrigan, Jayme Beaton, Jaime Bornais and Carly Hudacek. Harrison, Coaches Corchis and Chedour want to express their gratitude to the parents, grandparents and other relatives and friends of the team who supported us throughout this If you see news happening or if you have a story or photo idea, please call 776-4268 essexfreepress@on.aibn.com magical season. In particular though, they would like to thank the team members for a year that none of us ever forget. will Congratulations to the 2006 Junior Girls' Basketball SWOSSAA finalists and WECSSAA AAA champions ­ the Essex Red Raiders! Photos courtesy of Steve Bjorkman The Essex High Junior Girls' basketball team, above, poses for one last photo for the season. In spite of tremendous support from fans, right, the girls were defeated by Sarnia St. Patrick's High School at the SWOSSAA championship Nov 23. Assistant coach Kathy Corchis concurred. "It certainly wasn't a result of lack of effort", Corchis stated. "Our girls were ready for the challenge and, as they have all season long, never gave up. We are so proud of them!" The Red Raiders were led in scoring by Cortney Johnston with 11 points and Kelsey Balkwill with 9. Amy Bjorkman, Jill Lappan and Laura Chittle, the other starters, played excellent defence and were supported by strong efforts from the players coming in off the bench ­ Katelyn Kerr, Michelle Ferguson, is pleased to announce the Robot has arrived. The most advanced teaching tool in the golf industry. We have the first one in North America. Book your appointment now with our CPGA Golf Pro, Derek Beaulieu, to take advantage of our introductory offer. OPENING DECEMBER 4TH Located at Hydeaway Golf Course 496 Elmstead Rd. 519-962-9841