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2015-2016  Kokomo Lady Wildkats Basketball Season
Well, we are back for another year of WildKat Basketball.
Hope You enjoy the ride.

This is Rut and
he is in Heaven now
I am Ray and I am  still here to give you this years games.



Here is The Dancing WildKat
HEY GUY, LETS PUT SOME WILDKAT   ENERGY  OUT ON THE FLOOR.
 


Above is the only picture of this years lady kats. If you have one better, let me know. Uncle Ray

BELOW ARE THE GAMES SCHEDULED, PLAYED, & RESULTS.

Kokomo Lady Wildkats  Basketball  Season 2015--2016

October 29, 2015  Scrimmage at Marion
                                                 Because of illness, I was not there for the scrimmage.

November 2, 2015 Western at Kokomo
Kokomo's girls basketball team shook off a slow start to rout Western 77-24 Monday night at Memorial Gym as the curtain raised on a new season. The Lady Kats trailed 4-1 midway through the first quarter as they missed their first seven shots from the field and made just 1 of 6 free throw attempts. Kokomo followed with a 16-0 run to close the quarter and then scored the first five points of the second quarter for a 22-4 lead. The Kats went on to lead 34-8 at halftime and 63-16 after three quarters. Their lead peaked at 56 (73-17) in the final quarter.Quaynika Merriweather and Jayda Andrews led the Kats' attack. Merriweather made 8 of 11 shots from the field, including all three of her 3-point attempts, and scored 20 points. Andrews had 11 points and nine steals. Both players had three assists. Andrews helped Kokomo shake off its slow start. She had a pair of steals that she turned into layups during the first-quarter run. Also for Kokomo, post Olivia Wilson made 6 of 9 shots, scored 12 points and grabbed seven rebounds, Sarah Tickfer and Kennedy Curl scored six points apiece, Allie Lowe had a game-high 11 rebounds and Kaila Stiner had a game-high four assists. Kokomo was ready for this game as they and Western always have great games. In this one tonight Kokomo had the go power and took Western out by the score of  Kokomo 77  Western  24. 

  The Junior Varsity won their game by the score of Kokomo 46 Western 19. Woodard had 17 points followed by Wood with 6 and Sparger and Branch scoring 5 points each.

November 5, 2015    North Central at Kokomo
 North Central came to town to play our LadyKats and they left with a victory by the score of North central 59  Kokomo 49. Kokomo was led by Merryweather with 12 points followed by Andrews with 13, Stiner with 10 and Lowe with 13. Kokomo hit on only 4 of 11 erom 3 point land. They pulled down 37 rebounds and had 22 turnovers while conmmiting 18 fouls. 
 In the Junior Varsity game North Central  Kokomo took it on the chin by the score of North Central 45  Kokomo 22 with Barnard scoring 6 points for the Kats.

November 11, 2015 Taylor at Kokomo
 Kokomo’s girls basketball team outrebounded Taylor to the tune of 52-24 at Memorial Gym Wednesday night. Add in the Lady Kats’ defensive effort on one of the area’s top offensive threats, and the winning recipe was too much for the Titans. Kokomo jumped out to a 10-point lead early in the second quarter and led by double digits for all but a few ticks the rest of the way, downing Taylor 57-42 in improving to 2-1 on the season. Lady Kat Sarah Tickfer kept Taylor’s main offensive weapon Brie Boehler in check most of the night. Boehler scored four points in the first quarter before Kokomo clamped down and kept her from getting off a shot in the second period as the Kats built a 30-18 halftime advantage.Allie Lowe and Olivia Wilson matched Taylor’s rebounding total between the two of them, with Lowe pulling down a game-high 14 boards to go with nine points, while Wilson finished with 10 rebounds. “Rebounding has been a strength of ours,” Dexter said. “We knew we could get an edge.” That edge was apparent early on, as Kokomo outrebounded the Titans 15-6 in the first quarter alone.Taylor (1-2) kept it close for most of the first eight minutes, tying the game at 9-all on a Boehler free throw with 1:30 to play in the first period. That’s when the Kats started to pull away, as Quaynika Merriweather scored seven straight points and Tickfer nailed a buzzer-beating trey to put Kokomo up 19-11 heading into the second quarter. Merriweather, who didn’t start the game, finished with a team-high 16 points for the Kats. Sieara Langley, Jayda Andrews and Kaila Stiner each notched six points for the Kats. Cami Hansen had a great night for the Titans, finishing with a game-high 17 points. “Cami looked for her shot [Wednesday], she was a lot more under control,” Bentzler said. “I thought our kids played much tougher in the second half. I thought Savannah Delgado and Cami played much better. We had it down to 10 with two minutes to go. We just didn’t make plays.”Kokomo hit on only 6  of 21 from 3 point land. For the game they hit on 63 from the field and converted on 11 of 14 from the free throw lane. Kokomo hqd 52 rebounds 16 turnovers and 23 eouls called on them.
 The Junior Varsity won their game by the score of 54 to 26 , with Branch scoring 12 points and Wood scored 9 points. 

November 13, 2015 Kokomo at Harrison
 KOKOMO 69, HARRISON 29

After three home games, Kokomo finally went on the road and got the win. It wasn’t only a road win, but also a North Central Conference win to improve to 3-1 overall and 1-0 in the league. The Wildkats’ defense was stellar, holding the Raiders to 29 points. Harrison (0-4, 0-1 NCC) had been averaging 42.7 points per game in the previous three games. “We turned defense into offense in the third quarter,” Kokomo coach Jeremy Dexter said. “We got into foul trouble early in the game, but we played through the adversity. It was a good sign and now we are moving forward. In the first quarter, we were kind of getting settled in on playing on the road. I saw a lot of good things in the second quarter.”What Dexter saw was Kokomo going from an 11-6 lead at the end of the first quarter to a 32-11 lead at halftime. The Wildkats easily built it up to a 26-point lead in the third quarter (50-24) before finishing off the 40-point win. Olivia Wilson led Kokomo with 12 points. Quaynika Merriweather and Allie Lowe each had 11 points for the Wildkats. Olivia Stanberry led Harrison with 10 points.  Our Kats hit on 5 of 7 from 3 point land  and pulled down 46 rebounds committed 14 turnovers and 21 fouls. 
 The Junior Varsity won theiir game by the score of Kokomo 44  Harrison  15 with Emmons scoring 13 points.


November 18, 2015   Kokomo at Lewis Cass
 Kokomo LadyKats took this game by the score of 54 to 36, going to 4 and 1 for the seson so far. They hit on 6  of  21 
from 3 point land, had 8 turnovers, and committed only 8 fouls. Merriweather scored 19 points while Wilson added 11 points and Lowe had 8 points.
 The Junior Varsity won their game by the score of Kokomo 30, Cass 17, with Deckard scoring 7 points and Wood had 6 points.
November 21, 2015   Kokomo at Westfield
 Our Lady Kats took it on the chin by a group of ladies from Westfield after going through some bad weather to get there. Kokomo was led in scoring by Merriweather  with 10 points followed by Andrews and Tickfer with 8 points each.  Kokomo hit on 15 of 34 from the field and made both of their free throws.  They pulled down 20 rebounds , committed 20 turnovers and called for 17 fouls
Our LadyKats are 4 ad 2 for the season so far. 
 The Junior Varsity also took it on the chin by the score of Westfield 62  Kokomo 31, with Deckard scoring 10 points followed by Bernard with 7 and Wood with 6 points. 


November 28, 2015   Anderson at Kokomo
Well the game played at Memorial Gym did not turn out well as our Ladykats  would of liked it to as they fell to Anderson by the score of Anderson 45  kokomo 34. Kokomo got scoring from Andrews  with 14 points followed by Merriweather with 8 points. Kokomo could not hit from 3 point land throwing up 6 shots and none going in.  kokomo pulled down 32 rebounds  and was called for 13 fouls and they had 19 turnovers.  They hit on 13 of 48 from the field and hit 8 of 13 from the free throw line.  Aghain the final score was Anderson 45  Kokomo 34.

The Junior Varsity took their game by the score of Kokomo 42  Anderson36, with Wood scoring 18 points and Deckardwith 9 points. 


November 30, 2015   Kokomo at Peru
 Our LadyKats jumped off to a 17 to 1 lead in the first quarter and at the  half they held a 37 to 13 lead and at the 3rd stop it was 51 to 18 as they played with poise and they took this game by the score of 65 to 22. If the shot was there they took it. lots of confidence in this game that can be used as a booster in upcoming games. Kokomo was led by Andrews with 10 points followed by Tickler and Wilson with 0 points each and Merriweather with 6 points. They hit on 24 of 78 shots and made 9 of 12 at the fre throw line.  They pulled down 52 rebounds created 14 turnovers and called for 13 fouls. 
 The Junior Varsity won their game by the score of Kokomo 33 Peru 12 with Deckard scoring 13 points followed by Bernard with 10 points. 



 
 
 
 
 
 

December 5, 2015   Lafayette Jeff at Kokomo
 Our ladies took on Jeff and came out the winners by a score of Kokomo 55 jeff 44. They were led in scoring by Merriweather with 13 points followed by Andrews with 12 and Tickler with 10 points. They hit on just 1 of 7 from 3 point land  and made 20 of 51 from the field and converted on 14 0f 29 from the free throw line, They pulled down 29 rebounds had 19 turnoversand 20 fouls were called on them. 
 The Junior Varsity won their game by the score of Kokokmo 47  jeff 24 with Benard leading the way with 14 points followed by Branch with 8, Emmons with 7 and Deckard with 6 points.

December 11, 2015 Kokomo at at McCutcheon
 Our Kokomo Ladies won their game at McCutcheon by the score of Kokomo 52, McCutcheon 34. They were led by Merriweather with 22 points followed by Tickler with 10 and Andrews with 9 points. They shot the ball from 3 point land 13 times hitting only 3 of them. They made 17 of 58 from the field and 15 of 29 from the free throw line. They pulled down 35 rebounds  and had 17 fouls called on them. 
 The Junior Varsity won their game by the score of Kokomo 45  McCutcheon 35. They were led by Deckard with 12 points followed by Bernard with 9 and Emmons with 8 points. 


December Carmel at Kokomo
 Carmel brought their Ladies to play our Lady Kats and they showed how good they were putting out ladies down to defeat by the score of Carmel 54  Kokomo 45. Our Ladies were led in scoring by Andrews, Tickler and Langly with 8 points each followed by Merriawether with 7 points. Our ladies hit 17 of 44 shots from the field and 8 of 14 from the free throw line. They tried 10 shots from 3 point land and did not hit any of them. They pulled down 30 rebounds called for 28 turnovers and 17 fouls. 
 The Junior Varsity lost their game by the score of Carmel 47  Kokomo 16  with Johnson scoring 5 points , followed by Bernard and Emmons scoring 4 each. 

December 18, 2015 Boys/ Girls Doubleheader at Marion
 Kokomo took it on the chin again with Marion qwning a great game holding down our ladies and winning the game by the score of Marion 68  kokomo 52. Kokomo was led in points by Wilson with 11 points followed by Andrews with 10 and Merriweather with 7 points. Kokomo pulled down 37 rebounds called for 7 turnovers and 25 fouls. They tried shooting from 3 point land 16 times making only 2 of them. 
 There was no JV game due to this being a girls/boys doubleheader


December 22, 2015 Northfield at Kokomo 
Northfield came to Kokomo to take on our ladies and they just could not handle our Kats especially Merriweather and Wilson as those two put up 34 points  with Wilson having a double double scoring 16 points and a lot of rebounds. Merriweather scored 18 points and led our ladies to victory. Our Ladies tried 18 shots from 3 point land hitting only 2 of them. They pulled down 43 rebounds  and called for 16 turnovers and 13 fouls. They tried 41 shots and hit 12 of them. They converted on 6 of 10 from the free throw line. The final score of this game was Kokomo 55 Northfield 33. Our Ladies are 8 and 5 for the year so far. 
The Junior Varsity won their game by the score of Kokomo, Northfield 18 with Branch scoring 9 points. 


December 30, 2015 Frontier Tourney 
Kokomo at Frontier Tourney versus Gary Roosevelt.

In the opening  game of the tourney, Kokomo went on a record setting defense that gave them a 60 to 11  win over Roosevelt. What a way to win a game holding Gary to only 11 points the whole game.  Wilson put on a great game scoring 18 points to lead our ladies  while Merriweather had 9 points and Bernard had 8. Our ladies hit on 2 of 7 from 3 point land and pulled down 37 rebounds while being called for 7 turnovers and 12 fouls. They connected on 28 of 50 from the field and converted 2 of 4 from the free throw line.  By winning this game they go in the final with Host Frontier Final score this game was Kokomo 60, Roosevelt 11.

Kokomo versus Frontier

Our ladies put on a winning attitude as they battled Frontier and won the game by the score of Kokomo 77 Frontier 31. Kokomo was led by Wilson with 16 points and Meriweather scored 13 and Tickler had 9 points. Our ladies connected on 32 of 67 from the field and converted 10 of 14 from the free throw line. They tried 5 from 3 point land hitting 3 of them. They pulled down 52 rebounds  and were called for 15 turnovers and 17 fouls, Again the score of this game was Kokomo 77 Frontier 31. Our ladies are 10 and 5 so far this season.

 

January 6, 2016 --- Noblesville at Kokomo

Noblesville made a trip north to take on our Ladies and they had control from the start to the finish as they beat our Ladies by the score of . . Kokomo was led in scoring by Lowe with 11 points followed by Langley with 10. Kokomo kit only 1 of 7 shots from 3 point land. They pulled down 22 rebounds and was called for 14 turnovers and 15 fouls. They made 17 of 44 shots from the field and converted 10 of 18 from the free throw line. Our ladies are 10 and 6 for the season so far. 
The Junior Varsity lost their game by the score of 57 to 42. Our ladies were led by Emmons with 12 points and followed by Wood with 10 points.



 
 
 
 
 
 

January 8, 2016 Logansport Girls / Boys Doubleheader  at Kokomo
Our Ladies played tonight in a Girls--Boys doubleheader and they came out winners by the score of Kokomo 55  Logansport   41    Kokomo had a  16 to 2 run and Logan had  a 10 to 0 run in the game but a 16 to 2 run by the Kats  at the end of the 1st quarter sort of was the one that broke Logansport's back. Merriweather led the Ladies with 17 points followed by Tickfer with 10 points  Our Ladies went 0 for 10 at the 3 point land. They did pull down 42 rebounds, and were called for 8 turnovers and 18 fouls.  Our LadyKats are now 11 and 6 for the season.
No Junior Varsity game tonight.

January 16, 2016     NCC Tourney at Kokomo
This was a game where Kokomo came up short at a time when it mattered. Kokomo was trailing by 6 points at Anderson 62 and Kokomo 56.  With 32 seconds to go and Kokomo with the ball, They hit a 2 pointer and then interceped a pass downcourt and scored bringing them within 1 point of tying the game. Kokomo called time out and then went into play and just missed a basket that would of been the winning score. But the shot was missed and Anderson came out the winner tonight. kokomo was led in scoring by Merriweather with 17 points  followed by Tickler with 14 and Wilson with 9 and Andrews with 8 points. Kokomo tried 6 shots from 3 point land , hitting only 3 of them. They hit on 24 of 49 from the field and converted 10 of 16 from the free throw line. Our Ladies pulled down 21 rebounds, and they were called for 15 turnovers and 23 fouls,  Again the final score tonight was Anderson 62  Kokomo 61.



 
 
 
 
 
 

January 19, 2016  Tipton at Kokomo

It was cold outside Memorial Gym tonight but the Ladies from Tipton came out on the floor hot as they put up a 16 to 3 run hitting 4 3 pointers before Kokomo settled down and put up a 12 to 0 run to put the Ladies  from Tipton on the losing side of this game. Tipton has a great team of ladies who just might go far in the state tourney. Kokomo won this game by the score of Kokomo 71  Tipton 50 behind the great game of Merriweather who put up 25 points followed by Wilson with 14  and Andrews and Lowe with 10 points each. Kokomo hit on 2 ot 7 from 3 point land  and was called for 14 turnovers and 12 fouls. Great game by a good team. 
 The Junior Varsity won their game by the score of Kokomo 49  Tipton 33 with Wood scoring 20 points.

January 22, 2016 NCC Tourney at Anderson
Kokomo versus Lafayette jeff in NCC Tourney in Anderson

Our Laies went into this game with hopes of advancing to the fifth place in the tourney. Kokomo won this game by the score of Kokomo 70 jeff 32. Kokomo was led in scoring by Wilson with 19 points followed by Merriweather with 16 points. Our Ladies tried 9 shots from the 3 point line hitting only 3 of those. They connected on 26 of 54 from the field and 15 of 29 from the free throw line.  They were called for 14 turnovers and 13 fouls. Kokomo will play Richmond for  5th place.
 

Kokomo versus Richmond in Anderson in NCC Tourney
Our Ladies took on Richmond over in Anderson to take 5th place in the NCC Tourney. Kokomo was led in scoring with 11 points while Wilson put in 10 points. Kokomo hit 21 of 47 from the field as they posted a win for 5th place. The final score tonight was Kokomo 54 Richmond 38.



 
 
 

January 26, 2016 Muncie Central at Kokomo
Our Ladies played a good Muncie Central team and came out on the losing side by the score of Muncie Central 44  Kokomo 39. except for a 16 to 8 lead by Muncie this game was close thoughout the game. Kokomo was led by Lowe with 11 and Merriweather with 10 points. Andrews scored 8 points to help her team. Kokomo pulled down 51 rebounds in this game showing their power under the basket. They were called for 22 turnovers and 13 fouls. Theyattempted 7 shpts from 3 point land hitting none of them.
Again the final score was Muncie Central 44 Kokomo 39
The Junior Varsity won their game by the score of Kokomo 64 Muncie 28 with Woods scoring 11 points.

 
 
 
 

2016   LADIES    IHSAA    SECTIONALS


IIHSAA-4A SECTIONAL TOURNEY AT McCUTCHEON
KOKOMO VERSUS ZIONSVILLE

It was tourney time for our LadyKats and they took on Zionsville in the 4A class sectional and really we just did not get going enough to win this one. Kokomo was able to get within 6 points but Zionsville just did not give up the ship as they won this game by the score of Zionsville 64  Kokomo 50. It was 8 to 8 at the end of the 1st , 23 to 17 at the half and Zionsville  had a 10 point run in the 3rd. After 2 minutes into the 2nd half  and it was time to go home and wait till next year. Kokomo hit on 20 of 57 from the field and they converted 10 of 18 from the free throw line Kokomo tried 14 shots from 3 point land but missed all of those. Kokomo ws led in scoring by Wilson with 22 points followed by Merriweather with 10 and Lowe with 8. Our Ladies are through for this year and really they need someone  next year who can hit those 3 pointers. Enjoy the summer and get ready to do it all over again next year.
 
NEED TO COME OUT THIS SUMMER AND GET INTO SOME HEAVY TRAINING 
AND PRACTICE SHOOTING AND PLAYING DEFENSE. 

THAT'S ALL FOLKS FOR THIS YEAR .
HOPE TO BE THERE  NEXT YEAR
IN THE SAME SEATS WE HAVE HAD SINCE THE EIGHTIES.
Ray "Uncle Ray" Day
 
 
 
 
 

Hope You enjoyed this season of Kokomo Lady Wildkats Basketball.
See you next year, I hope.