It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but the Ossining Pride had no problem doing just that on Friday. They came out on top against the Raiders by a score of 75-68. Having run the score up that high, both teams probably have some extra defensive drills coming up.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Ossining to victory, but perhaps none more so than Zoey Jowers, who almost dropped a double-double on 20 points and nine rebounds. It was the first time this season that Jowers pulled down eight or more rebounds. Nicole Perriott was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 14 points and 11 rebounds.
When it comes to explaining why North Rockland lost, one person who can't be blamed is Sarai Gurley. Despite the final result, she scored 25 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Mariah Mills, who scored 13 points.
Ossining pushed their record up to 13-8 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.8 points per game. As for North Rockland, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-10.
Ossining will take on Ketcham at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Ketcham will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Ossining surely won't give up without a fight. North Rockland does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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