As the final seconds were counting down in Severna Park's 18-point win over Old Mill last Friday, a chant rose from within the throng of jubilant Falcon supporters.
"We want Arundel," they yelled.
Be careful what you ask for.
Though they shot 19 percent from the field and relied mainly on two players, the eighth-ranked Wildcats took over sole possession of first place in the Anne Arundel County 4A League yesterday by edging No. 4 Severna Park, 35-33, in Gambrills.
Jen Mottar and Chavonne Hammond scored 17 and 16 points, respectively, for the Wildcats (19-0, 11-0).
Hammond also had nine rebounds, four blocks, five steals and two assists. Mottar had 13 rebounds and six steals.
Jen Holmes led the Falcons (17-2, 10-1) with 15 points, 27 rebounds, four blocks and three steals.
Arundel took a 29-27 lead on two free throws by Hammond with 5:54 left. Severna Park committed six turnovers after that, but twice got within one point.