Basketball season officially started when the Chiefs hosted the Whitewater Wildcats for MacMadness on Thursday, Nov. 12.

The varsity girls’ game tipped off at 6 p.m. Although the varsity girls’ were trailing at half 18-20, they came out strong and dominated the third quarter scoring 19 points to Whitewater’s 6 points. The Lady Chiefs defeated the Wildcats (47-36).

The varsity boys’ players tipped off after the girls’ game. Several three-pointers by senior Braxton Shaw helped the team establish a first-quarter lead (18-12). Coming out of halftime strong (37-21), the Chiefs dominated the third quarter with a 62-30 lead going into the fourth. Senior Will Washington set up senior Chase Walter with alley oops that brought the gym to their feet. Chief defeated Wildcats (76-36).