The Hayfork Timberjacks will square off against the Chester Volcanoes at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Hayfork will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
Hayfork is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They claimed a resounding 63-28 victory over Princeton. The Timberjacks have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 13 contests by 21 points or more this season.
Sidney Medellin
| 02/10/25 vs Butte Valley | 8 |
| 12/07/24 vs Etna | 7 |
| 02/26/25 vs Princeton | 6 |
| 02/21/25 vs Big Valley | 6 |
| 12/14/24 vs Tulelake | 5 |
| + 16 more games |
Hayfork's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Sidney Medellin led the charge by dropping a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Medellin also grabbed six steals, which is notable because Hayfork is 11-1 when she posts at least three steals, but 6-8 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Lydia Yarbrough, who posted six points along with ten steals and six boards.
Hayfork smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 14 offensive boards in eight consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Chester entered their tilt with Butte Valley on Wednesday with two consecutive wins , and they'll enter their next game with three. They enjoyed a cozy 52-34 win over the Bulldogs.
Hayfork's record is now 17-9. As for Chester, their record now sits at 16-8.
Hayfork couldn't quite finish off Chester when the teams last played back in February of 2024 and fell 30-28. Can Hayfork avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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