It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Washington had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They strolled past Cleveland Heights with points to spare, taking the game 75-59. Given Washington's advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 30th, while Cleveland Heights is ranked 198th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Delaney Pierce
| 02/22/25 vs Cleveland Heights | 30 |
| 02/19/25 vs Valley Forge | 18 |
| 02/08/25 vs Green | 28 |
| 02/05/25 vs McKinley | 32 |
| 02/03/25 @ Firestone | 17 |
| + 7 more games |
Washington's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Delaney Pierce, who dropped a triple-double with 30 points, ten boards, and ten steals. Pierce's evening made it 12 games in a row in which she has scored at least 15 points. La Nia Moore was another key player, dropping a double-double with 14 points and 20 rebounds.
Washington was working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cleveland Heights only six assists.
When it comes to explaining why Cleveland Heights lost, don't look at Robbie Caldwell. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double with 19 points and 16 boards. The dominant performance gave Caldwell a new career-high in rebounds. Another player making a difference was Jane Mueller, who posted eight points along with 12 boards and three steals.
The win made it two in a row for Washington and bumps their season record up to 21-3. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 72.0 points over those games. As for Cleveland Heights, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-10 record this season.
Washington has already played their next game, a 54-48 defeat against Olmsted Falls on the 25th. Cleveland Heights does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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