Miami extended their postseason success on Friday against Tombstone. They enjoyed a cozy 59-40 victory over the Tombstone Yellow Jackets. Given the Vandals' advantage in MaxPreps' Arizona basketball rankings (they are ranked 14th, while the Yellow Jackets are ranked 82nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Tamia Pietila
| 02/21/25 vs Tombstone | 19 |
| 02/11/25 vs Valley Christian | 15 |
| 02/06/25 vs Arete Prep | 22 |
| 02/05/25 vs Santa Cruz Valley | 23 |
| 02/03/25 @ San Carlos | 32 |
| + 14 more games |
Miami's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tamia Pietila, who dropped a double-double with 19 points and 12 boards. The matchup was Pietila's 19th in a row with at least 15 points. Demetria Dosela was another key player, almost dropping a triple-double with 11 points, 12 rebounds, and nine blocks.
Tombstone's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Rachel Thursby, who posted 16 points and five steals. Thursby is on a roll when it comes to points, as she's now scored 16 or more in each of the last seven games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Damaris Alvarez, who earned 14 points and three steals.
Miami's victory bumped their record up to 28-2. As for Tombstone, the defeat snapped their winning streak at seven games and leaves them with a 25-6 record.
Miami wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 64-54 win against St. Johns on the 27th. Tombstone does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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