Prout had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They strolled past the North Providence Cougars with points to spare on Saturday, taking the game 51-35. This was a revenge game for the Crusaders: when they faced off against the Cougars two weeks ago, they had to take a 38-37 loss.
Prout was led to victory by Seneca Fielding and Lauren Gill. Fielding dropped a double-double with 12 points and 15 boards, while Gill went 7-for-14 to rack up 16 points and five rebounds. The dominant performance gave Fielding a new career-high in boards. Another player making a difference was Sophia Hipsman, who posted 11 points.
Crusaders
| 02/22/25 vs North Providence | 51-35 |
| 02/13/25 vs Central Falls/Blackstone Valley Prep | 47-26 |
| 02/11/25 @ Middletown | 51-21 |
| 02/10/25 vs Hope | 59-41 |
Prout smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds every time they've taken the court this season.
When it comes to explaining why North Providence lost, don't look at Riddhi Mistry. Despite the final result, she scored 16 points.
Prout has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 15 of their last 16 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-3 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 24.8 points over those games. North Providence's defeat dropped their record down to 14-8.
Looking ahead, Prout will challenge Exeter-West Greenwich at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Exeter-West Greenwich will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something Prout surely won't give up without a fight. North Providence does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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