Impact Report: Friends, Family and Fouls



The Pine Forest (PFHS) vs. West Florida (WFHS) matchup last night was intense both teams competing for bragging rights. The fans showed up, creating a high energy atmosphere. It was a sister showdown with Junior Amoni Lewis, team captain at PFHS, facing off against her younger sister, Freshman Keyarsten Lewis from WFHS, adding to the competition, travel ball teammates: Seniors Kamora Harris and Shania Beeks from WFHS, and PFHS's Junior Cha'Miya Bivens-Goldsmith and Senior Chrisshona Bargaineer, all  play for the local SYSA Tigers.

WFHS started strong with a fast tempo and excellent ball movement, preventing PFHS's two big men from making a defensive impact. PFHS Senior Bargaineer kept it close using her speed and athleticism to get in the paint, rebound and knock down outside shots. WFHS took the slight 21-19 lead into halftime.

The second half, foul trouble for WFHS's primary ball handlers,  Lewis and Beeks, slowed their momentum as they spent significant time on the bench. PFHS capitalized outscoring WFHS 18-7 in the third quarter.

WFHS made a late run, attacking inside with  PFHS's Junior Za'Khiya Shaw-Rease fouling out. Despite closing the gap, WFHS ran out of time and had to resort to fouling to stop the clock. This is where PFHS's Sophomore guard Laila Snow was clutch, going 10 for 10 from the free-throw line and securing the season opener victory for PFHS.. 

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