Reed hadn't done well against McQueen recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Reed Raiders really took it to the McQueen Lancers for the full four quarters, racking up a 53-19 win. The game marked the Raiders' most dominant victory of the season so far.
Reed's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Faanaetaua Puloka led the charge by putting up 18 points and five rebounds. Puloka is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Grace Maxwell was another key player, posting 12 points and eight rebounds.
Raiders
| 12/19/24 @ McQueen | 53-19 |
| 12/10/24 @ Douglas | 49-36 |
| 12/07/24 vs South Tahoe | 43-38 |
| 12/07/24 vs North Valleys | 53-51 |
| 12/06/24 vs Elko | 36-25 |
The win (which was Reed's fifth in a row) raised their record to 6-1. As for McQueen, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-6.
Reed and Damonte Ranch will face off at 6:00 p.m. on Friday without much rest having both just played. Reed is facing Damonte Ranch at the right time seeing as Damonte Ranch is stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for McQueen, they won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Galena at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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