Midtown and Dalton squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Midtown had to settle for second. They took a 59-54 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Dalton Catamounts. The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Catamounts apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.
Cate Barton
| 02/21/25 vs Dalton | 50% |
| 02/18/25 vs Northside | 75% |
| 02/13/25 vs Jackson | 50% |
| 02/04/25 @ Drew | 50% |
| 02/01/25 vs St. Anne-Pacelli | 57% |
| 01/31/25 @ Pace Academy | 50% |
Midtown's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cate Barton, who almost dropped a triple-double with nine points, ten boards, and nine assists. Barton is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as she's posted one of at least 50% in the last six games she's played. Hailey Wortmann was another key player, dropping a double-double with 15 points and 16 rebounds.
Midtown's defeat dropped their record down to 24-6. As for Dalton, the victory was the 17th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 26-3.
Midtown does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Dalton, they will challenge North Oconee at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Dalton has won eight straight at home, while North Oconee won 11 straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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