Craig lost against Metlakatla back in February of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Craig Panthers fell to the Metlakatla Chiefs 44-40.
Sara Steffen
| 02/14/25 @ Metlakatla | 60% |
| 02/07/25 vs Skagway | 46% |
| 02/04/25 @ Wrangell | 46% |
| 02/03/25 @ Wrangell | 46% |
| 01/25/25 vs Wrangell | 57% |
| + 2 more games |
Despite the defeat, Craig saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Sara Steffen dropped a double-double with 13 points and 14 rebounds. Steffen is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as she's posted one of at least 46% in the last seven games she's played. Another player making a difference was Faith Horner, who posted nine points and three steals.
Among those leading the charge was Lexi Cook, who had 16 points along with five boards and four steals. That's the most points she has posted since back in February of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Saahdia Buffalo, who earned 11 points and three steals.
Craig's loss dropped their record down to 13-4. As for Metlakatla, their win was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 14-3.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Metlakatla beat Craig by a score of 35-24 on Saturday.
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