The Rich Rebels extended their postseason success on Thursday against the Piute Thunderbirds. They blew past the Thunderbirds 43-21. Rich is really starting to get used to good results now that the team's won 17 straight.
Rich got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Violett Taylor out in front who scored 13 points along with five steals. Taylor hasn't dropped below four steals for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Haydee Pugmire, who scored 12 points.
Rich's victory bumped their record up to 20-4. As for Piute, their defeat dropped their record down to 17-8.
Rich is on the road again on Friday and plays Panguitch at 5:30 p.m. on March 1st. Panguitch will roll in looking for their 18th straight win, something Rich surely won't give up without a fight. Piute will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Whitehorse at 10:00 a.m. on March 1st. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Utah (Piute is ranked 60th, while Whitehorse is ranked 64th).
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