Basketball Recap: Lapwai Finds Playoff Glory Versus Butte County

Lapwai had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They managed a 59-53 win over the Butte County Pirates on Thursday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Wildcats.

Skylin Picard

Points (Career)

02/20/25 vs Butte County	26
12/16/24 vs Clearwater Valley	24
12/13/24 @ Logos	21
12/05/24 @ Potlatch	21
11/21/24 @ Orofino	20

Lapwai's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Skylin Picard, who went 6-for-11 from beyond the arc on her way to 26 points and seven boards. The dominant performance gave Picard a new career-high in points. Another player making a difference was Madden Bisbee, who posted 12 points along with seven assists and five rebounds.

Lapwai's win bumped their record up to 21-4. As for Butte County, their loss dropped their record down to 17-8.

Lapwai has already played their next game, a 56-47 defeat against Oakley on the 21st. As for Butte County, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 62-25 victory against Wilder on the 21st.