Bree Park went 7 of 11 from 3-point range and the Whatcom Community College women's basketball team earned a 78-69 overtime victory Friday, Dec. 28, over Yakima Valley in the first day of the 2012 Lady Devil Holiday Tournament in Longview.
"Bree was just lights out," WCC coach Sara Bergner said in a phone interview. "She definitely showed up tonight so I'm definitely proud of her."
Cambie Edwards had 14 points and 20 rebounds in the victory, Margaret Redelinghuis had 13 points and Amanda Tapia had nine points and 11 assists.
Yakima Valley (6-5) was led by Sammi Jo Blodgett, who had 21 points, nine rebounds and four assists.
"Both teams really battled tonight but we had the momentum in the end," Bergner said. "It was good to see the girls get a win against a quality team."
Whatcom (6-4) plays Centralia at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, in day two of the tournament.
WCC 78, YAKIMA VALLEY 69 (OT)
WCC: Amanda Tapia 9, Nathalie Gruber 4, Erika Locker 6, Cambie Edwards 14, Margaret Redelinghuis 13, Leah Korthuis 3, Bree Park 29. Totals 30-74 9-12 78.
YVCC: Sammi Jo Blodgett 21, Paige Albrecht 6, Angelique Williams 15, Kaylah Gonzales 5, Sierra Baker 8, Chantel Dixon 2, Destiny Phillips 6, Mikaela Zimmer 6 Totals 29-68 9-13 69.
Half: YVCC 32, WCC 30
3-ptg: WCC 9 (Bree Park 7); YVCC 2 (Angelique Williams, Kaylah Gonzales). Rebounds: WCC 50 (Cambie Edwards 20); YVCC 39 (Sammi Jo Blodgett 9). Assists: WCC 20 (Amanda Tapia 11); YVCC 13 (Sammi Jo Blodgett 4). Fouls: WCC 13, YVCC 13. Turnovers: WCC 16, YVCC 12.
