The Wildcats had a score to settle against visiting Bayport-Blue Point Jan. 24, having lost to the Phantoms by eight points earlier in the season. Senior Abby Korzekwinski and Sophie Costello, the freshmen, combined for a powerful one two punch netting 15 points apiece winning the league VI matchup 57-50. Shoreham-Wading River senior Hayden Lachenmeyer finished with eight points and freshman GraceAnn Leonard banked seven and with it, clinched a playoff berth.
The win lifts the Wildcats to 8-5, 10-7 overall with three games remaining before post season play begins.
The Wildcats retake the court with a road game against Amityville Jan. 31. Game time is 6:30 p.m.