A Catamount

Sophie Wittenbeck of Waterville, a freshman at the University of Vermont, earned a spot on the Division I women’s basketball team. The guard, who is only the second player in Waterville girls basketball history to reach 1,000 points, helps UVM open the season Nov. 4 at St. Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington vs. St. Michael’s. The Cats play in the America East League and will be at Binghamton Jan. 19 and Albany Feb. 9.