Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Indian Springs couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They took a 42-32 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Round Mountain Knights on Saturday. The Thunderbirds have struggled against the Knights recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Round Mountain's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ava Faga led the charge by dropping a double-double with 18 points and 12 boards. Faga is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down ten or more in each of the last nine games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Layla Faga, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and 11 boards.
Indian Springs' loss dropped their record down to 13-6. As for Round Mountain, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-8.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Indian Springs will take on Pahranagat Valley at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Pahranagat Valley will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Indian Springs surely won't give up without a fight. As for Round Mountain, they will square off against Beaver Dam at 6:20 p.m. on Thursday.
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