Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Northwest Area couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell just short of the Canton Warriors by a score of 38-35 on Wednesday. The Rangers have been going strong on the season, but this is now their second defeat in a row.
Natalia Ninotti
| 02/26/25 vs Canton | 5 |
| 02/22/25 vs Muncy | 4 |
| 02/18/25 vs Cowanesque Valley | 6 |
| 02/14/25 vs Muncy | 2 |
Natalia Ninotti and Ashlyn Hermanofski certainly did their best on Wednesday to avoid the loss. Ninotti posted eight points and five steals, while Hermanofski earned 12 points. Ninotti has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last four times she's played. Jordin Bowman was another key player, putting up five points and 12 rebounds.
Even though they lost, Northwest Area was working as a unit and finished the game with ten assists. This was only their first loss (out of 21 games) when they've passed the ball that well.
Canton got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Cailyn Vannoy out in front who had 14 points and three steals. Another player making a difference was Kendall Kitchen, who put up 12 points and four steals.
Northwest Area's loss dropped their record down to 20-6. As for Canton, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-9 record this season.
Northwest Area does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Canton, they have already played their next matchup, a 50-32 defeat against Mountain View on the 7th.
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