Recap of 2007 Music City Hoopfest

Murfreesboro, TN-November 17, 2007- The Charlotte Rollin' Bobcats Prep team began their 2007-08 campaign with an undefeated 3-0 record on the day.  The youngest Bobcats won their season opener against the Memphis Mustangs 16-9.  Breanna Gates scored 6 points on her way to an all-tournament team selection.  The second game was a 26-20 win over the Lakeshore Sharks that saw the Bobcats climb back from a 6 point second half deficit.  Sean Burns lead the way with 14 points from the point guard position.  The final game of the day was against the Georgia Blazers Too 21-8.  Sean Burns lead the way again with 8 points and 5 rebounds.  

The sophomore season for the #22 ranked*** Charlotte Rollin' Bobcats Junior Varsity team began with an early morning challenge versus the preseason-ranked #2*** Lakeshore Lakers Varsity team.  Jessie Atwell paced the Lakers with 30 points in the 25-34 victory over the Bobcats.  The next match-up for the Bobcats JV team was against the host Music City Thunder JV team, the Thunder jumped out to a quick 12-6 lead, but after that the Bobcats when on a run as Chris Baker shut down Music City's outside scoring threat.  The box & 1 defense frustrated the Thunder's top shooter and allowed the Bobcats transition game open up.  Roody Withers had 21 points and 12 rebounds.  The final match-up of the day was against the #11*** ranked Georgia Blazers.  The Blazers were not able to setup their offense effectively until the second half as the Bobcats used a Triangle & 2 defense anchored by Chris Baker and Jacob Tyree.  The Bobcats cruised to a 38-22 victory and were led by Caitlin McDermott (6 pts, 6 rebounds, 6 assists) and Roody Withers (20 pts, 9 rebounds).

The next tournament for the Junior Rollin Bobcats will be December 15-16, 2007 when they host the 3rd Annual Winter Classic Wheelchair Basketball Tournament at the Cabarrus County Boys & Girls Club.  For more information about the Junior Rollin Bobcats visit www.aucarolinas.org or Contact Dave Kiley 704-575-0250 or Mike Godsey 704-651-9900.

***All rankings are combined for Junior Varsity and Varsity Teams in the NWBA's Junior Division