Chargers Blast Into Season

The Camosun Chargers came within one win of the PACWEST title last year and a berth in the CCAA national championship. The Chargers upset the top seeded Douglas Royals in the semi-final beating them by eight points to advance to the gold medal game. They fell just short of the Capilano Blues losing by five points.

Thursday night the Chargers will no doubt try and regain that momentum when they tip-off the new season under second year head coach Cait Haggarty.

A season ago they shot 37% from the field and 31% from behind the arch. They return a number of key pieces from their silver medal winning team including Mia Roberts, Kathryn Candell and Tessa Lannon-Paakspuu.

Now entering her second season and having a good idea of what the other PACWEST teams can do Coach Haggarty has higher expectations for her team. “I expect this team to work hard and enjoy the process.”

Full Court Press: Camosun Chargers 2017-2018

Record: 11-7 (finished 4thin the PACWEST)
Points For: 1279 (71 points a game)
Points Allowed: 1172 (65.1 points a game)

Head Coach – Cait Haggarty (2nd year)

2017-2018 Result – Finished fourth in the PACWEST regular season, four points back of second place and six points out of first. The Chargers finished with a PACWEST silver medal.

2018-2019 Impact Player – Tessa Lannon-Paakspuu is back and seems to be the heart of the Chargers. Last season she averaged 7.6 points and a game and played solid defence.

Biggest Loss – They lose their leader from last year Ella Goldschmid who dropped 8.3 points a game. However they have brought her back for a coaching position.

Team Strength – The Chargers will want to run this season and are hoping their speed game will cause issues with the opposition.

Thursday night the Chargers will welcome the VIU Mariners to town and will get a major test right out of the gate. Tip-Off at PISE is set for 6:00pm.