Preview: Hoehne Farmers vs. Simla Cubs
The Hoehne Farmers will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against the Simla Cubs at 8:45 a.m. on March 7th. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Hoehne had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They were the clear victor by a 56-31 margin over Wray. Hoehne has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 18 contests by 25 points or more this season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Hoehne to victory, but perhaps none more so than Janae Ramos, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 15 rebounds. Alessa Cantoria was another key contributor, scoring 15 points along with five steals.
Meanwhile, it may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Simla ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They snuck past Dayspring Christian Academy with a 52-48 win. The win made it back-to-back wins for Simla.
Simla's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Amara Mazerall, who almost dropped a double-double on 16 points and nine rebounds. It was the first time this season that Mazerall scored 15 or more points. Another player making a difference was Kylie Maranville, who scored 13 points along with six assists and five rebounds.
Hoehne's win bumped their record up to 22-2. As for Simla, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 16-8 record this season.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Hoehne have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 30.1 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Simla struggles in that department as they've been averaging 33.8 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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