South Platte's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They came out on top against the Bayard Tigers by a score of 45-32. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 47-29 back in January.
Jayla Paulsen
| 02/13/25 vs Bayard | 9 |
| 02/08/25 @ Paxton | 9 |
| 02/07/25 vs Arthur County | 13 |
South Platte's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jayla Paulsen, who almost dropped a double-double with 14 points and nine rebounds. Paulsen is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down nine or more in each of the last three games she's played. Zaerihya Doncheske was another key player, dropping a double-double with ten points and ten rebounds.
Bayard's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Shayleigh West, who posted 13 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jayde McAllister, who scored two points in addition to six steals and five boards.
South Platte has been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 11 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 51.9 points over those games. As for Bayard, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-11.
South Platte has already played their next contest, a 61-17 win against Creek Valley on the 14th. As for Bayard, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 56-28 loss against Valentine on the 19th.
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