Recap: Overton Eagles vs. Howells-Dodge Jaguars
With a playoff game on the line, the Overton Eagles rose to the challenge on Friday. They strolled past the Jaguars with points to spare, taking the game 57-43. Overton is really starting to get used to good results now that the team's won 23 straight.
Natalie Wood was her usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 17 points and 26 rebounds. She is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three games straight. Ashlyn Florell was another key contributor, scoring 21 points along with three steals.
Howells-Dodge's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kylie Brichacek, who scored 11 points along with seven rebounds. Another player making a difference was Natalie Pieper, who scored two points along with two steals.
Overton's victory bumped their record up to 27-1. As for Howells-Dodge, their loss dropped their record down to 14-11.
Overton and Wynot will face off at 8:15 p.m. on March 2nd without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Overton is coming into the match with eight straight victories on the road, so Wynot will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Howells-Dodge, they and Sacred Heart will face off at 3:00 p.m. on March 2nd without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Howells-Dodge is coming into the game with six straight defeats on the road, meaning Sacred Heart will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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