Bethel Park and Mars squared off in some playoff action on Wednesday, but Bethel Park had to settle for second. They fell 55-42 to the Mars Fightin' Planets. The Black Hawks were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Fightin' Planets earlier this season, when they won 56-52.
Bethel Park's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Bella Coleman, who posted eight points. That's the most points Coleman has posted since back in December of 2024. Abigail Stutzman also deserves some recognition as she scored her first points of the season.
Leading Mars to victory were Alexis Cashdollar and Cecilia Christy. Cashdollar went 6-for-11 en route to 17 points and eight rebounds, while Christy almost dropped a double-double with 20 points and nine boards. Christy continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Carmella Mcdole, who had ten points.
Bethel Park's defeat dropped their record down to 12-12. As for Mars, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-9 record this season.
Bethel Park and Mars are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Bethel Park is taking a road trip to challenge Baldwin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bethel Park is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.3 points per game this season. As for Mars, they will square off against South Fayette on Saturday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as South Fayette comes in on 23 and Mars on three.
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