The Caston Comets will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against the Marquette Catholic Blazers at 12:00 p.m. on February 17th. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Caston had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They strolled past Bethany Christian with points to spare on Saturday, taking the game 44-29.
Caston's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Isabel Scales led the charge by dropping a double-double on ten points and 12 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Addison Zimpleman, who scored 14 points.
Meanwhile, Marquette Catholic had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 25 points), and they went ahead and made it four on Saturday. They walked away with a 54-43 win over Morgan Township.
Marquette Catholic found their leader in underclassman Laniah Davis, who almost dropped a double-double on 25 points and nine rebounds. Davis hasn't dropped below 18 points for four straight games. Marissa Pleasant was another key contributor, scoring 14 points along with three steals.
Caston's win bumped their record up to 22-3. As for Marquette Catholic, their win bumped their record up to 22-4.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Caston have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 27.8 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Marquette Catholic struggles in that department as they've been averaging 30.5 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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