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Cape girls’ basketball celebrates seniors with big win

The Cape Class of 2022 took masks off for a second to show their happy smiles during pregame ceremonies. Shown are (l-r) Mackenzie Vitolo, Kelly Bragg, Ella Rishko, Lauryn Head, Julia Saleur, Morgan Mahoney and Mehkia Applewhite. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
February 6, 2022

The Cape Henlopen girls’ basketball seniors led their team to a 50-point, 76-26 win over Smyrna Feb. 4.

It was the Mehkia Applewhite show, as she hit for 33 points, 12 steals and six assists.

“It means a lot to us to play this well on Senior Night,” said Applewhite. “It was exciting.”

The Cape girls’ basketball Class of 2022 has a 65-12 record (50-2 in Henlopen North divisional play) in its four years.

Senior Julia Saleur scored 14 points. Morgan Mahoney put up 13 with nine rebounds. Defensive specialist Ella Rishko scored six and made seven steals. Seniors Mackenzie Vitolo, Kelly Bragg and Lauryn Head contributed a great defensive game.

Mya Maull, Faith Re, Ja'Onna Lee, Hayden Hudson and Grace Totten played ablaze off the bench.

“We did a good job with what we have practiced,” said Cape head coach Pat Woods. “Mehkia was all in tonight. She was everywhere tonight, and that got everyone hyped. I liked our pace, but we have to stay disciplined against Sanford next Friday.”

Glennyce James was the high scorer for the Eagles.

The Lady Vikings travel to Sussex Central Tuesday, Feb. 8, host Polytech Wednesday, Feb. 9, then travel to Sanford, Friday, Feb. 11.

 

 

Cape senior Mehkia Applewhite saves a ball on the sideline with her family cheering her on. She tallied 33 points in the contest.
Cape senior Morgan Mahoney pops a three.
Cape senior Lauryn Head snags a rebound from Smyrna’s Skylar Curley.
Mehkia Applewhite finishes off a fast-break with two of her 33 points.
Cape senior Lauryn Head grabs possession from Smyrna’s Skylar Curley.
Cape senior Julia Saleur makes one of her four steals in the game.
Senior Mehkia Applewhite could be charged with grand larceny as she made 12 steals in the game.
Senior Kelly Bragg looks to pass underneath to Morgan Mahoney.
Senior Julia Saleur hits a foul shot.
Senior Julia Saleur hits a lay-in.
Morgan Mahoney gets a put back.
Freshman Hayden Hudson hits in the paint.
Mahkia Applewhite goes for three.
Mahkia Applewhite says it’s a three.
Junior Ja'Onna Lee speeds the ball up the sideline.
Senior Mackenzie Vitolo passes to the paint.
Cape senior guard Elizabeth Rishko sets up an offensive play.
Lauryn Head hits from the paint.
Kelly Bragg starts off a fast break.

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Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs. 

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