The Buhler Crusaders will head out to face off against the Labette County Grizzlies at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Saturday, Buhler didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against Circle, but they still walked away with a 35-30 win. The victory continues a trend for the Crusaders in their matchups with the Thunderbirds: they've now won four in a row.
Meanwhile, Labette County had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They skirted past Fort Scott 42-40. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Grizzlies.
Labette County's win came from a few key players Buhler will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jayden Davis, who shot 50% from the field on her way to 11 points and seven rebounds. Another player making a difference was Madison Bevans, who posted three points and five boards.
Labette County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in five consecutive games.
Buhler's record now sits at 17-4-1. As for Labette County, their record is now 18-4.
Buhler beat Labette County 73-62 when the teams last played back in March of 2015. The rematch might be a little tougher for Buhler since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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