It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Cleveland Heights can now relate to. The matchup between Cleveland Heights and Washington didn't end well, with Cleveland Heights falling 75-59. While losing is never fun, Cleveland Heights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 198th, while Washington is ranked 30th).

Robbie Caldwell
02/22/25 vs Washington | 19 |
02/19/25 vs North Ridgeville | 14 |
02/10/25 vs Strongsville | 12 |
02/07/25 @ Mentor | 10 |
02/05/25 @ Brunswick | 14 |
+ 17 more games |
Despite the loss, Cleveland Heights still got an impressive performance from Robbie Caldwell, who dropped a double-double with 19 points and 16 boards. Caldwell continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jane Mueller, who posted eight points in addition to 12 rebounds and three steals.
Even though they lost, Cleveland Heights smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in four consecutive games.
Washington's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Delaney Pierce, who dropped a triple-double with 30 points, ten boards, and ten steals. The contest was Pierce's 12th in a row with at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was La Nia Moore, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and 20 rebounds.
Cleveland Heights has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-10 record this season. The win made it two in a row for Washington and bumps their season record up to 21-3.
Cleveland Heights does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Washington, they have already played their next game, a 54-48 defeat against Olmsted Falls on the 25th.
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