Paw Paw had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They put the hurt on the Paden City Wildcats with a sharp 48-23 victory on Saturday. This was payback for the Pirates, who suffered a 54-29 loss the last time these two teams met.
Paw Paw got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Alexis Kidwell out in front who posted 12 points. Another player making a difference was Shayla Tanouye, who earned 11 points.
When it comes to explaining why Paden City lost, don't look at Ashton Wade. Despite the final result, she almost dropped a double-double on 13 points and nine boards. That was a full 56.5% of Paden City's points, marking the fourth time in a row she's put up more than a third of the team's points.
Paden City's defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-3.
Paw Paw will take on Turkeyfoot Valley Area in a holiday battle at at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Paden City and Tyler will compete for holiday cheer at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Paden City is facing Tyler at the right time seeing as Tyler is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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