Pine had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They skirted past the Atlantic Christian Sharks 42-39. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 45-40 back in January.
Leading Pine to victory were Emily Shirk and Roxie Hesler. Shirk dropped a double-double with 16 points and 18 rebounds, while Hesler posted eight points. That makes it 11 consecutive games in which Shirk has scored at least a third of Pine's points. Genevieve Waters also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.
Knights
| 02/08/25 vs Atlantic Christian | 42-39 |
| 02/06/25 vs Berean Christian | 61-9 |
| 01/30/25 vs Somerset College Prep Academy | 53-51 |
Pine smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in nine consecutive contests.
Several Sharks players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Destiny Martinez, who earned 19 points. Martinez's afternoon made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least 19 points. Jaidah Chase was another key player, putting up 14 points.
Pine's victory bumped their record up to 16-4. As for Atlantic Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 19-8.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Pine will take on Hebrew Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hebrew Academy will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Pine surely won't give up without a fight. As for Atlantic Christian, they will challenge Schoolhouse Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Schoolhouse Prep is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 59.6 points per game this season.
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