The Salem Hills Skyhawks and the West Panthers squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but sadly the Salem Hills Skyhawks had to settle for second. They fell 62-49 to the Panthers. Salem Hills found out winning isn't easy when you don't work as a unit and post 14 fewer assists than your opponent.
Salem Hills' defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Hattie Parkinson, who scored 11 points along with two steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Parkinson has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Chenielle Nye, who scored seven points along with eight rebounds and two steals.
West was led to victory by Fina Tuha and Kylee Falatea. Tuha dropped a double-double on 11 assists and ten steals, while Falatea dropped a double-double on 21 points and ten rebounds. Tuha is crushing the rebound category: she's posted at least eight every time she's taken the court this season. Laite Latu was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 12 points and ten rebounds.
Salem Hills has not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 15-10 record this season. As for West, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-6.
Salem Hills does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for West, they will square off against Wasatch at 5:50 p.m. on Saturday. Hopefully West focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 14 on Thursday.
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