Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Placer couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell 41-34 to the Rio Linda Knights on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Hillmen of the 53-42 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2024.
Rio Linda got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Savannah Grant out in front who posted six points along with 11 rebounds and seven assists. Grant is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down eight or more in each of the last ten games she's played. LaRay Mitchell was another key player, going 7-for-15 on her way to 15 points and five rebounds.
Placer's defeat dropped their record down to 22-6. As for Rio Linda, the victory was the 17th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 27-3.
Placer does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Rio Linda, they will take on Colfax at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Colfax will roll in looking for their 17th straight win, something Rio Linda surely won't give up without a fight.
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