Lady Warriors Win Christmas Tournament Title

By: Chris Manning  |  December 31, 2023  /  Photo: Chris Manning

Canton held on late to beat Millville, 39-35, to win their Christmas Tournament title.

Up by two they got a late bucket from Cailyn VanNoy to secure the win.

Kendall Kitchen was named Tournament MVP for the second year in a row as she finished with nine points, four boards, and four assists, while also guarding Millville's best player.

VanNoy made the All-Tournament team with 11 points, six boards, four assists, and five steals.

Daveian Crowley had a double-double of 10 points and 10 boards, with Lydia Roupp getting seven points and three rebounds. Alexis McRoberts chipped in with two points, four boards, and three steals.

In their opening round game, the Lady Warriors jumped out to a 20-4 first quarter lead and never looked back as they beat Galeton, 52-13.

Kitchen netted 20 points, shooting 3-for-7 from deep, to go with nine assists, and five steals, while Daveian Crowley added 10 points on 5-for-7 shooting, plus nine rebounds.

VanNoy had 10 points, going 2-for-4 from 3-point range, plus six assists, five boards, and three steals.

Stella Rockwell added four points, as Dana Wesneski and Jaylee Ward had three points each.

Lydia Roupp chipped in with two points, as Alexis McRoberts added three boards and two steals. Audrey Bastion grabbed six boards, as well.