Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Danville couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They took a 68-51 bruising from the Roncalli Royals on Saturday. The Warriors were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Royals earlier this season, when they won 52-43.
Several Warriors players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Maddy Wethington, who went 5-for-11 en route to 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Ancelet, who posted 14 points and five assists.
Roncalli's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brennah Cerny, who went 5-for-9 to rack up 16 points. What's more, Cerny also posted a 56% shooting accuracy, which is the highest she's achieved since back in December of 2023. Elliot Leffler was another key player, going 7-for-14 on her way to 17 points and six rebounds.
Danville's defeat dropped their record down to 20-6. As for Roncalli, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 17-8 record this season.
Danville does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Roncalli, they will challenge Cathedral at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Cathedral will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Roncalli surely won't give up without a fight.
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