Basketball Recap: Dynamic Duo of Delaney Pierce and La Nia Moore Lead Washington to Victory

Tigers

Margin (Wins)

12/28/24 vs Ursuline	35
01/08/25 @ Canton Central Catholic	22
12/27/24 vs Crestview	19
12/21/24 vs Jackson	18
01/04/25 @ Dover	-4

You're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Washington on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Canton Central Catholic Crusaders with a sharp 61-39 victory. The Tigers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine contests by 22 points or more this season.

Leading Washington to victory were La Nia Moore and Delaney Pierce. Moore dropped a triple-double on 14 points, 12 rebounds, and ten steals, while Pierce dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten boards. Pierce is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: she's pulled down at least ten every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Kynslie Williams, who posted nine points and three steals.

Washington's record is now 11-2. As for Canton Central Catholic, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-5.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Washington Tigers challenge the Canfield Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Canton Central Catholic, they will face off against Orrville at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.