Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Shaker). They breezed by the Ballston Spa Scotties to the tune of 86-34 on Tuesday. The contest was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 45-16.
Shaker's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Malia Jackson, who went 7 of 8 on her way to 18 points along with six rebounds and three steals. Jackson is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jayla Geter, who went 6 of 10 en route to 16 points.
Shaker was working as a unit and finished the game with 18 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ballston Spa only racked up eight assists.
When it comes to explaining why Ballston Spa lost, don't look at Aubrey Kramer. Despite the final result, she posted nine points and five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Jessica Bowens, who put up six points and six rebounds.
Bison
| 01/07/25 vs Ballston Spa | 86-34 |
| 01/03/25 vs Albany Academy for Girls | 51-45 |
| 12/29/24 vs Webster Schroeder | 58-43 |
| 12/28/24 vs Notre Dame | 57-43 |
| 12/27/24 @ Holy Redeemer | 56-53 |
| 12/17/24 vs Albany | 72-52 |
The victory was the sixth in a row for Shaker, bringing their record for this year to 8-2. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 63.3 points per game. As for Ballston Spa, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-2.
Shaker will venture away from home to face off against Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Shaker is facing Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake at the right time seeing as Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Ballston Spa, they will welcome Bethlehem Central at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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