By: Norman Corrion
UNIVERSITY CENTER, MI – Delta’s Ja’leeah Griggs gave fans one more reason to cheer on Feb. 27 as Griggs sang the national anthem.
Griggs would play an amazing game and led Delta in points with 24 and 5 assists. Carah McCrum led in rebounds with 15 and put up 13 points. Delta was able to defend their home court one last time for the season beating Alpena.
Delta’s Hailee Jefferson was the first to put points on the board and Delta would keep the lead throughout the game. The first half would end with Delta up 34-27; Delta would further the lead in the second half, ending 72-61.
When asked about the season Amari’A Campbell said, “We faced a lot of adversity, but we’ve been holding it down.”
Delta has had an impressive February winning 5 of 8 games, and this win brings their overall record to 7-13.
Amari’A Campbell shoots 2 putting Delta at 14 to 6 against Alpena in the first quarter, Feb. 27; photo credit: Norman Corrion 
Delta’s Hailee Jefferson passes the ball in the first quarter, Feb. 27; photo credit: Norman Corrion 
Haven Vasold shoots 2 putting Delta at 25 to 22 against Alpena in the second quarter, Feb. 27; photo credit: Norman Corrion 
Delta’s Amari’A Campbell and Alyvia Groh of Alpena struggle for control before a jump ball is called, Feb. 27; photo credit: Norman Corrion 
Ja’leeah Griggs goes for 2 putting Delta at 39 to 27 against Alpena in the third quarter, Feb. 27; photo credit: Norman Corrion 
Carah McCrum attempts 2 in the third quarter, Feb. 27; photo credit: Norman Corrion 
Delta coaches Jason Brown and Michael Mitchell discuss with the team at the end of third quarter, Feb. 27; photo credit: Norman Corrion 
Haven Vasold of Delta goes to shoot before a foul is called on Alpena’s Shaelyn Lampinen in the fourth quarter, Feb. 27; photo credit: Norman Corrion 
Amari’A Campbell dribbles the ball looking for options in the fourth quarter, Feb. 27; photo credit: Norman Corrion 
Delta begins to celebrate their victory after the post-game handshake, Feb. 27; photo credit: Norman Corrion
