Basketball Recap: Loyalton Triumphant Thanks to a Strong Effort from Catherine Petterson

By Team Reports Dec 8, 2024, 3:43pm

Basketball Recap: Loyalton Grizzlies vs. Maxwell Panthers

Loyalton won the last time they faced Maxwell and Catherine Petterson did her part to make sure it happened again. The Loyalton Grizzlies took their game on Saturday with ease, bagging a 57-23 victory over the Maxwell Panthers thanks in part to Petterson, who almost dropped a double-double on 21 points and nine rebounds. That makes it three consecutive games in which she has scored at least a third of Loyalton's points.

Another player making a difference was Mollie Griffin, who had 13 points. She continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played.

Loyalton was working as a unit and finished the game with 17 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.

The win got Loyalton back to even at 2-2. As for Maxwell, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Loyalton will challenge Paradise Adventist Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Loyalton has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Maxwell, they will look to defend their home court on Monday against Princeton at 5:30 p.m.

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