The Doherty Spartans scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Monday. They blew past Liberty 78-32 at home. Doherty has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five games by 24 points or more this season.
Doherty's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Avery Blanc, who scored 16 points. Blanc continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Tahlaya Biglow, who scored 14 points.
Liberty's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ava Dawes, who scored ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Alyssa Gardner, who scored 13 points.
Liberty struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only two offensive rebounds. That's the fewest offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
The win (which was Doherty's fourth in a row) raised their record to 7-8. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 69.3 points per game. As for Liberty, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-7.
Doherty won't have much time to rest: their next match is against the Eagles at 7:15 p.m. on January 30th. Pine Creek has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Liberty, they won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against the Wolves at 6:00 p.m. on January 30th. Vista Ridge is coming into the contest on a four-game losing streak.
