Dragons
| 01/17/26 vs Wendell | 51 |
| 11/14/25 @ American Falls | 41 |
| 01/22/26 vs West Side | 38 |
| 01/24/26 vs Declo | 37 |
| 11/21/25 @ Melba | 34 |
Malad had won five straight at home, but on Saturday they bumped up to 18-2 to make it six. They blew past the Declo Hornets, posting a 59-22 win. The Dragons have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 13 matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Malad got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Paityn Ward out in front who went 5-for-9 to rack up 12 points and four steals. What's more, Ward also posted a 67% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest she's achieved since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Brynnlee Jones, who shot 63% from the field on her way to 12 points and six boards.
Malad was working as a unit and finished the game with 17 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Declo only posted seven.
As for Declo, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season. The contest marked their lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Despite the loss, Declo still got an impressive performance from Kaylee Rios, who posted seven points.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Malad is set to take on their familiar foe Soda Springs at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Declo will face off against rival Aberdeen at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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