The Chatham-Kent Wildcats Major Atom girl’s are coming home with a silver medal from the MUMBA Basketball Tournament in Markham.
The Wildcats went 3-0 in pool play, beating Brampton, Sudbury and Etobicoke.
In the gold medal game, the Wildcats dropped a heartbreaking 38-37 decision to the much taller Sudbury Jam.
Marissa Beselaere led the team with 13 points, including 2 for 5 from the 3 point line and added 6 steals in the contest. Jillian Vickery continued her strong play at both ends of the court with 11 points and 3 steals. Elliot Cowan was again strong with 13 boards and a team season high 8 assists.