It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Monte Vista can now relate to. They fell just short of the Saint Mary's Panthers by a score of 48-45 on Friday. The Mustangs were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Panthers earlier this season, when they won 46-43.
Despite the defeat, Monte Vista saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Kennedy Whyte dropped a double-double with 15 points and 11 boards. What's more, Whyte posted four assists, the most she's had since back in December of 2024. Naliyah Sefidi was another key player, putting up seven points along with six assists and five rebounds.
Even though they lost, Monte Vista smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in three consecutive games.
Monte Vista's loss dropped their record down to 13-16. As for Saint Mary's, they pushed their record up to 18-15 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home.
Monte Vista does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Saint Mary's, they will square off against Fortuna at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Fortuna will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Saint Mary's surely won't give up without a fight.
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