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Vikings fend off WiHi Warriors 73-50 on Senior Night in cross-state battle

Cape girls turn around and even Polytech series with 83-67 victory
Cape celebrated the high school careers of (l-r) Evie Hogan, Hayden Hudson, Faith Re, Havyn Greene and Carly Favoroso prior to the Vikings’ 73-50 win over Wicomico High School (Md.) Feb. 18. AARON R. MUSHRUSH PHOTOS
Aaron R. Mushrush
February 20, 2025

Timing is everything, and the seniors on the Cape girls’ basketball team could not have timed their regular-season peak performance any better.

On Senior Night, Feb. 18, the Vikings took down a talented, three-loss Wicomico High School team in cross-state basketball action 73-50 before turning around the next night and dismantling a two-loss Polytech team 83-67.

“You hope for that, but it doesn't always go that way for seniors; sometimes they have a bad Senior Night, and it's a big moment they'll remember,” said Cape coach Pat Woods. “I remember my Senior Night, so they'll remember their Senior Night - and they all killed it.”

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Faith Re knocked down six three-pointers in the contest as part of her game-high 21 points Feb. 18. She copied and pasted that performance from beyond the arc against Polytech Feb. 19, and scored 19 to giver her 40 in the final two games.

“I respect every single girl that I'm out there with and that's on the bench, and that I've played with in years past,” Re said. “I think that this program has given a lot to me, and I’ve really enjoyed it a lot these last four years.”

Havyn Greene grabbed 17 boards against WiHi, and on her signing day the following day – she will attend Webster University – she notched a career-high 26 points to lead the Vikings in scoring and finished second on the team with 15 boards.

“It's just amazing having a support system, and coming out on Senior Night and producing or helping other people by getting people open,” Greene said “It's just great vibes all around; I love this team.”

Hayden Hudson also set a career-high mark with 20 points to go along with 12 boards Feb. 18 before leading the Vikings in rebounds against Polytech with 18, a season high. She also set the program record for rebounds in a single season (217) and now has 652 in her career.

“It was a great game,” Hudson said on Senior Night. “We played very well, and it's always one you'll remember.”

In the Feb. 18 game, Cape trailed WiHi 14-13 at the end of the first quarter, but an explosion of offense in the second and third quarters swelled the Vikings’ lead to 60-37. Despite an even fourth, the home team came away victorious 73-50.

Hudson was joined by junior Amalia Fruchtman in the double-double club as the latter finished with 17 points and 11 rebounds against the Warriors.

Facing a quick turnaround, the Vikings carried the Feb. 18 momentum into their Feb. 19 tilt to deliver a 17-win Polytech team its third loss of the season. The Vikings jumped out to a 22-12 lead to start the second quarter, enough to absorb the Panthers’ comeback, putting the halftime score at 38-35.

Cape opened the second half scorching hot to take a commanding 67-45 lead and cruised to an 83-67 victory to wrap up the season 13-7. In addition to her 19 points, Re tallied eight assists. Greene’s double-double was joined by two helpers, three steals and two blocked shots. Fruchtman nearly had a triple-double but finished with 20 points, eight boards and nine assists. Junior Maya Yngve hit three from downtown as part of her 11 points.

Post-game, seniors (l-r) Havyn Greene, Faith Re and Hayden Hudson get their personalized and iced-out basketballs.
The 2024-25 Cape girls’ basketball team honors their seniors following the Senior Night ceremony. In back are (l-r) Jada White, Naisae Ngido, Jurnee White, Kallea Eleazar, Havyn Greene, Jordynn Bow, Hayden Hudson and Amalia Fruchtman. In front are Brooklyn Ausberger, Mia Scott, Laura Lima, Sydney Whetzel, Faith Re, Mikaela Gordon, Maya Yngve, Erin Noonan and Tegan Paczek.
Cape junior Daphne Mock sings “The Star-Spangled Banner” before tip-off.
Vikings senior Havyn Greene looks for options inside while she is on the outside.
Cape senior Havyn Greene steps into a three-point attempt.
Vikings senior Faith Re begins to launch toward the cup.
Cape junior Amalia Fruchtman pulls down a board.
Vikings senior Hayden Hudson scores two of her 20 points.
Cape junior Amalia Fruchtman sets up for what became a beautiful turnaround jumper.
Vikings senior Havyn Greene said it was a physical night in the paint, but she still powered through to notch 17 boards.
Cape senior Faith Re eyes up a three. She connected from downtown six times in the tilt.
Vikings junior Maya Yngve passes down low.
Cape junior Amalia Fruchtman contemplates her options.
Vikings senior Havyn Greene is fouled underneath.
Cape senior Havyn Greene glides along the baseline.
Freshmen Erin Noonan and Mia Scott (l-r) seem to turn the Cape P into an R to spell out Re, the last name of senior player Faith, who just knocked down her sixth three of the game. Also showing support are Jordynn Bowe, Mikaela Gordon, Naisae Ngido and Hayden Hudson.
Cape senior Hayden Hudson collects 10% of her 20 points.
Vikings junior Jurnee White tries for a wrap-around pass.
Cape senior Faith Re tallies one of her team-high three blocks.
Vikings junior Amalia Fruchtman plays tough defense on the outside.
Cape senior Carly Favoroso is usually a base, but on Senior Night she was flying high.
Vikings senior Evie Hogan is lifted high as she tries to pump up the crowd.
Cape seniors Carly Favoroso, left, and Evie Hogan are hoisted up during a stunt.
Vikings senior Faith Re begins to dribble after a steal.
Cape senior Carly Favoroso is escorted by her mom Stephany and her grandma Beach Babei.
Vikings senior Evie Hogan takes a stroll with her mom Shelby and dad Brandon.
Vikings senior Hayden Hudson asked her dad Chuck to wear the snappy pair of pants he is rocking. Shown with Hayden are (l-r) Pat Woods, Amy Hudson, Chuck Hudson and Carlin Quinn.
Cape senior Faith Re’s Senior Night was a bit different because her dad was coaching the boys in Milford at the same time, but she was quick to point out how supportive he has been throughout her career. Shown are (l-r) Pat Woods, Kelly Re, Faith Re, Kathleen Palmer, Nathan Re and Carlin Quinn.
Cape senior Havyn Greene is announced with her parents, stepmom and sister. Shown in back are (l-r) Pat Woods, Ashley Soto, Havyn Greene, Karen Greene, Isaiah Greene and Carlin Quinn. In front is Demi Soto. Havyn gave a big shout-out to her dad, who got her into the game and taught her how to play.
The seniors were escorted by their family support systems. In back are (l-r) Shelby Hogan, Brandon Hogan, Chuck Hudson, Amy Hudson, Ashley Soto, Havyn Greene, Karen Greene and Isaiah Greene, In front are Evie Hogan, Kelly Re, Nathan Re, Kathleen Palmer, Faith Re, Demi Soto, Carly Favoroso and Stephany Favoroso.

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