It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Bartram Trail had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They skirted past the Forest Wildcats 45-42. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Bears.
Alyssa Donohue
| 02/06/25 vs Forest | 4 |
| 01/31/25 vs Riverside | 6 |
| 01/29/25 vs Nease | 2 |
| 01/27/25 vs First Coast | 5 |
Bartram Trail's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Alyssa Donohue led the charge by going 8 for 16 to rack up 17 points in addition to five boards and four steals. Donohue has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Miranda Campos, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 12 rebounds.
Bartram Trail smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Forest only pulled down eight offensive rebounds.
Several Wildcats players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jiyah Hamilton, who went 6 of 11 on her way to 14 points and three steals. Ja'Niyah McCoy was another key player, putting up 14 points.
Bartram Trail's record is now 16-7. As for Forest, their loss dropped their record down to 14-7.
Bartram Trail wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 52-37 defeat against Tocoi Creek on the 8th. As for Forest, they will square off against Lake Howell at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lake Howell will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Forest surely won't give up without a fight.
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