After flying high against Lakes last Wednesday, Peninsula came back down to earth. The Peninsula Seahawks fell just short of the Bellarmine Prep Lions by a score of 49-46 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Seahawks have suffered since January 10, 2024.
Despite the loss, Peninsula still got an impressive performance from Grace Richardson, who dropped a double-double on 28 points and ten rebounds. Richardson is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last six games she's played. Another player making a difference was Kenyon Ballard, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 12 rebounds.
Seahawks
| 01/10/25 @ Bellarmine Prep | 16 |
| 01/19/24 vs Yelm | 21 |
| 12/20/23 @ River Ridge | 20 |
| 12/08/23 @ Capital | 18 |
| 02/13/24 vs Mountain View | 18 |
Even though they lost, Peninsula smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in February of 2024.
Bellarmine Prep got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Saphia Lazrak out in front who dropped a double-double on 13 points and ten rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Melina Petramalo, who almost dropped a double-double on 15 points and nine rebounds.
Peninsula's defeat dropped their record down to 7-5. As for Bellarmine Prep, their victory was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-2.
Peninsula will welcome Gig Harbor at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Gig Harbor will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Peninsula surely won't give up without a fight. As for Bellarmine Prep, they will venture away from home to square off against Lakes at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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