Yetis Ride Explosive Offense, Late-Game Poise to Sweep Home Stand

The nationally ranked Cleveland Community College women's basketball team put together a dominant week in Shelby, rolling past Denmark Technical College and then grinding out a statement win over Louisburg College to stay perfect on the season.

Yetis share the ball, light up scoreboard in 117–62 win over Denmark Tech

Dec. 3 – Cleveland 117, Denmark Tech 62

From the opening tip, Cleveland's offense was in full attack mode.

The Yetis hung 30 points in each of the first two quarters to build a 60–35 halftime cushion and never looked back, finishing with a 117–62 victory over Denmark Technical College. The ball movement and depth were on full display as Cleveland racked up 35 assists on 44 made field goals and won the glass 50–33.

Several Yetis stuffed the stat sheet:

• Jada Whitesides led all scorers with 21 points, knocking down 3 three-pointers and adding 4 steals from the guard spot.

• De'Mya Phifer was a force in the lane with 20 points, going a perfect 6-for-6 at the free throw line while chipping in 3 rebounds and 2 assists.

• Kari Lee ran the show, posting a near triple-double with 8 points, 8 rebounds, and a game-high 12 assists, plus 3 steals to spark the transition attack.

• Sydnie Enste dominated the interior with a 15-point, 12-rebound double-double, helping Cleveland control the paint on both ends.

• Kiya Shavers stretched the floor, hitting 3 triples on her way to 11 points and 4 assists from the wing.

The Yetis' bench kept the pressure high and the scoreboard rolling:

• Juliana Ball poured in 12 points with 4 assists.

• La'Tayshia Andrews came in firing, scoring 11 points and knocking down three 3-pointers (3-for-3 from deep).

• Jazzelle Martinez added 7 points, while Isabella Childs contributed 7 points and 6 rebounds.

• Haley Dalton impacted the game all over the floor with 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, and 3 blocks, anchoring the defense off the bench.

Yetis storm back after slow start, close out Louisburg 88–76

Dec. 6 – Cleveland 88, Louisburg 76

Three days later, the Yetis had to work for it.

Louisburg came out swinging, shooting confidently and taking a 27–20 lead after the first quarter. Cleveland trailed 45–38 at halftime, but responded with a big defensive shift and a relentless attack on the rim in the second half.

The Yetis outscored Louisburg 26–12 in the third quarter to flip the game, then sealed it with a 24–19 advantage in the fourth for an 88–76 win.

Once again, Cleveland leaned on its leaders:

• De'Mya Phifer delivered a huge two-way performance with 28 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 steals, attacking downhill and turning defense into offense.

• Kari Lee powered a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds, going 9-for-12 at the free-throw line and adding 2 steals.

• Sydnie Enste added 13 points and 5 rebounds, providing steady interior scoring.

• Jada Whitesides chipped in 12 points, including 7-of-10 from the line, plus 2 assists and a steal, giving Cleveland another reliable option in pressure moments.

Cleveland's ability to get to the stripe proved crucial. The Yetis went 29-of-39 at the free-throw line, punishing Louisburg for fouls and closing the game like a veteran team. On the defensive end, Cleveland forced 19 turnovers, turning those miscues into transition opportunities to erase the early deficit.

Off the bench, Kenzie Ross and Kate Glover combined for solid minutes, while Isabella Childs added 4 points, and Haley Dalton pulled down 5 rebounds with 2 blocks and a steal, once again impacting the game defensively.

Across the two wins, Cleveland flashed both sides of a championship profile:

• The ability to overwhelm opponents with tempo and depth (117–62 vs. Denmark Tech).

• The toughness to weather a slow start and finish strong against a quality opponent (88–76 vs. Louisburg).

With multiple players capable of leading the scoring column on any given night and a rotation that keeps the pressure high for four quarters, the Yetis continue to look the part of a dangerous, nationally ranked program as they move deeper into the season.