Whetstone couldn't quite topple East on Friday, but it was still a huge improvement compared to the 39-point loss they took when the two last played. The Whetstone Braves simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the East Tigers 51-21. The Braves' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
It was another big night for Caniya Woods, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 18 rebounds. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 2.5 steals per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Genevieve Golding, who earned 17 points in addition to five rebounds and two steals.
Whetstone smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as East only pulled down 11.
When it comes to explaining why East lost, don't look at Kaliyah Barron. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 14 points and 12 rebounds. Barron is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down ten or more in the last 19 games she's played dating back to last season. Khloe Powell was another key player, earning four points in addition to three steals.
Whetstone's victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-3. As for East, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Whetstone has already played their next matchup (against East), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. East has already played their next contest (against Whetstone), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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