Poston Butte was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. The matchup between them and the ALA - Gilbert North Eagles didn't end well, with the Poston Butte Broncos falling 54-39. The Broncos were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Eagles earlier this season, when they won 43-39.
Kara Child
| 01/30/25 @ ALA - Gilbert North | 17 |
| 01/28/25 vs Combs | 13 |
| 01/22/25 @ ALA - Queen Creek | 12 |
Despite the loss, Poston Butte still got an impressive performance from Kara Child, who posted eight points and 17 boards. Child has been hot recently, having posted 12 or more rebounds the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Payton Toumberlin, who went 5 for 11 on her way to 12 points.
Even though they lost, Poston Butte smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in three consecutive games.
ALA - Gilbert North was led to victory by Saige Barney and Gwen Scheurn. Barney dropped a double-double with 12 points and 12 boards, while Scheurn scored 11 points in addition to six rebounds and five assists. Barney also grabbed five steals, which is notable because ALA - Gilbert North is 4-2 when she posts at least five steals, but 6-11 otherwise. Adde Attridge was another key player, putting up nine points and six boards.
Poston Butte's defeat dropped their record down to 11-13. As for ALA - Gilbert North, they pushed their record up to 10-13 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Poston Butte wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 49-39 loss against Crismon on the 31st. As for ALA - Gilbert North, they have also already played their next matchup, a 58-23 defeat against Eastmark on the 5th.
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