The Westport girls basketball team knocked off Somerset Berkley 48-38 in the afternoon game at the high school on Wednesday and crushed Greater New Bedford 50-15 in an away game on Thursday. The pair of wins improved the Wildcats undefeated record to 5-0. “I am very proud of the team,” said Wildcats head coach Jen Gargiulo. “The girls have worked hard preparing for our opponents. The team plays for each other and their hard work and dedication is paying off on the court.” 

Junior forward Sarah Perry led the team with 17 points against Somerset Berkley. Perry was money under the hoop, rebounded well and had several big put-backs with the game in the balance. “Sarah played her best game yet,” said Coach Gargiulo. “We went out with the intent to set the tone with our defense. The girls played with intensity and made it difficult for teams to find open looks.” 

Westport has played terrific team defense during the five game stretch. Guards Leah Sylvain and Korynne Holden combined for 16 steals in the two games and combined for 49 points. Julia George made five steals against Greater New Bedford and scored ten points. 

“The girls have worked hard and played as a team,” said Coach Gargiulo. “They responded to changes we put in mid-game and played smart offensively and defensively.” 

Wildcats tall, ferocious center Meghan Molloy has benefitted from her playing time this season. Molloy, an excellent rebounder and passer, broke out for 12 points against Greater New Bedford and led the Wildcats with 11 rebounds. “Meghan was a force on the glass and controlled the post,” Coach Gargiulo said of her play against Greater New Bedford. The Wildcats have hit the ground running and are getting stronger as the season progresses. With players beginning to reach their potential the season is beginning to look bright for Westport girls. “This is a special group that gives one-hundred percent every minute they are on the court,” said Coach Gargiulo.

Next up: The Wildcats host Fairhaven on Wednesday, 1/4, at 6:30 p.m.

Scoring vs Somerset Berkley: Sarah Perry scored 17 points, Leah Sylvain netted 13 points, Korynne Holden scored 10, and Julia George and Meghan Molloy each scored 4. 

Scoring vs Greater New Bedford: Leah Sylvain scored 16 points, Meghan Molloy netted 12 points, Korynne Holden scored 10, Sarah Perry scored 5, Julia George scored 6 and Shelby Orr added a free throw.