Addilyn Richter pictured above

The West Central Valley Girls Basketball Team made the solo trip to Perry on Monday for a single game versus the Jayettes, winning 44-43 behind a late three pointer from Wildcat junior Addilyn Richter.

It was a competitive matchup, but the Wildcats raced off to a quick 8-1 lead after the first quarter. However, in the second quarter, the Jayettes would respond, scoring 18 points to bring the contest even at 19 apiece at the halftime break. Perry and West Central Valley scored a combined 13 third quarter points, seeing the Jayettes lead 26-25 heading into the fourth. 

To start the final period, Wildcat junior Addilyn Richter hit a huge three pointer in the right-hand corner to give West Central Valley a 28-26 advantage, then with the game knotted up at 37-37 with under two minutes remaining, Richter knocked down another three from the same corner to give the Wildcats a 40-37 lead with one minute and 16 seconds left. 

Following a West Central Valley turnover, the Jayettes had one final opportunity for a go-ahead three with 16 seconds remaining, but was missed by Perry senior Karagyn Whelchel, then two clutch free throws from Richter secured the 44-43 win for the Wildcats.

Richter finished with 21 points on the night, with senior Macy Long contributing with 12 points. West Central Valley improves to 6-10 on the year, while Perry falls to 3-12 overall. The Jayettes will welcome in Saydel tonight into Perry, while the Wildcats will travel to Van Meter on Friday to face the Bulldogs.