The Massaponax Panthers and the Stone Bridge Bulldogs squared off in some playoff action on Wednesday, but sadly the Massaponax Panthers had to settle for second. They fell to the Bulldogs 47-42. It was the first time this season that Massaponax let down their fans at home.
Massaponax's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kyra Price, who almost dropped a double-double on 20 points and nine rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Price has scored all season. Takiera Ramey was another key contributor, scoring 15 points along with six assists and five steals.
Even though they lost, Massaponax smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Stone Bridge only pulled down eight offensive rebounds.
Stone Bridge's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Addie Hafer, who went 6 for 10 from beyond the arc en route to 18 points and 0 assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Ava Ryan, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 13 rebounds.
Massaponax's defeat ended a 20-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 21-4. As for Stone Bridge, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 20-6 record this season.
Massaponax does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Stone Bridge, they will head out on the road to face off against Briar Woods at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Briar Woods will roll in looking for their 14th straight win, something Stone Bridge surely won't give up without a fight.
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