Cambie Edwards had 17 points and 16 rebounds to lead the Whatcom Community College women's basketball team to a 66-63 win on Saturday, Feb. 2, at home over Peninsula.
WCC coach Sara Bergner praised the play of Edwards against a tough opponent.
"We knew coming in that it was going to be a close game. Peninsula is very tough and they played hard," Bergner said in a phone interview. "I think this is the best we've seen from (Edwards) all season. She was physical and it showed in her stat line."
Bree Park also had a solid game with 17 points, including five 3-pointers, and six assists as Whatcom improved to 14-6 overall and are first in the NWAACC North Division with a 7-1 record.
Erika Locker added 13 points for the Orcas, who play at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Skagit Valley College, and Amanda Tapia had 10 points.
WCC 66, PENINSULA 63
Peninsula: Olivia Henderson 0, Brandi Hale 0, Jonica Durbin 1, Abigail Jones 13, Karli Brakes 7, Alison Knowles 0, Jesse Ellis 7, Jasmine Yarde 15, Pherrari Brumbaugh 4, Taylor Larson 16. Totals 22-57 8-16 63.
WCC: Amanda Tapia 10, Nathalie Gruber 2, Amanda Bromley 0, Erika Locker 13, Cambie Edwards 17, Margaret Redelinghuis 4, Leah Korthuis 3, Bree Park 17. Totals 25-56 8-15 66.
Half: WCC 31, Peninsula 25
3-ptg: Peninsula 5 (Karli Brakes 2, Jasmine Yarde 2); WCC 8 (Bree Park 5). Rebounds: Peninsula 33 (Taylor Larson 7); WCC 40 (Cambie Edwards 16). Assists: Peninsula 17 (Karli Brakes 5, Jasmine Yarde 5); WCC 16 (Bree Park 6). Fouls: Peninsula 17, WCC 15 (Cambie Edwards). Turnovers: Peninsula 16, WCC 14.
