The North Valleys Panthers and the Lowry Buckaroos squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but sadly the North Valleys Panthers had to settle for second. They took a serious blow against the Buckaroos, falling 79-39. North Valleys found out winning isn't easy when you don't work as a unit and post seven fewer assists than your opponent.
North Valleys' loss came despite strong showings from Ivy Williams and Rihley Monticelli. Williams scored nine points along with five rebounds and four steals, while Monticelli scored nine points along with five rebounds. Williams is crushing the steal category: she's posted at least two every time she's taken the court this season.
Leading Lowry to victory were Britain Backus and Savannah Stoker. Backus scored 28 points along with six steals and five assists, while Stoker scored 36 points along with eight steals and seven rebounds. Backus is on a roll when it comes to points, as she's now scored 16 or more in the last nine games she's played. Bryce Brinkerhoff was another key contributor, scoring four points along with six assists and five steals.
North Valleys' defeat dropped their record down to 21-6. As for Lowry, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 12 games, which provided a nice bump to their 19-6 record this season.
North Valleys does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Lowry, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Fernley at 12:00 p.m. on February 17th. Lowry is also coming in off of a big victory, so somebody is in for a big reversal of fortune.
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