It was fun while it lasted, but Sickles's undefeated season came to an end after four games on Thursday. They fell 38-30 to the Riverview Sarasota Rams. The match marked the Gryphons' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
When it comes to explaining why Sickles lost, don't look at Kelsey Sharpe. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 18 points and ten steals. Sharpe's evening made it nine games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Sadie Jones was another key player, earning two points plus six rebounds and five blocks.
Even though they lost, Sickles smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 16 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Riverview Sarasota's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ava Noto, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds. What's more, Noto also racked up four offensive rebounds, the most she's had since back in November of 2023. Another player making a difference was Jadyn Brester #14, who posted four points along with 12 rebounds.
Having lost for the first time this season, Sickles fell to 4-1. As for Riverview Sarasota, their record now sits at 3-1.
Sickles has already played their next matchup, an 89-22 win against Blake on the 6th. As for Riverview Sarasota, they will square off against Plant at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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