Blues
| 03/12/25 vs Heights | 44-64 |
| 03/07/25 vs Junction City | 54-49 |
| 03/04/25 vs West | 78-50 |
| 02/28/25 @ Manhattan | 61-47 |
| 02/25/25 @ Topeka | 72-42 |
Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Washburn Rural couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They came up short against the Heights Falcons on Wednesday, falling 64-44. The Blues' defeat signaled the end of their nine-game winning streak.
Washburn Rural's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Amare Jones, who posted 16 points along with eight boards and five assists, and John Hoytal, who put up ten points. Hoytal is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last three games he's played. King Leonard was another key player, putting up four points.
They weren't the only ones working in the assist department: Washburn Rural was working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Heights only seven assists.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Heights to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jalihn Timmons, who went 8-for-13 on his way to 19 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Chase Robinson, who scored 13 points and seven rebounds.
Washburn Rural's defeat dropped their record down to 18-5. As for Heights, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 21-2 record this season.
Washburn Rural does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Heights, they have already played their next match, a 65-58 loss against Olathe North on the 14th.
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