Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Prout couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They lost to the Lincoln School Lynx on the road by a 39-24 margin on Monday. The game marked the Crusaders' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Prout's loss came despite strong showings from Erin Young and Sophia Hipsman. Young posted seven points, while Hipsman had eight points and three steals. What's more, Hipsman also posted a 50% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest she's achieved since back in January.
Even though they lost, Prout smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds every time they've taken the court this season.
It was another big night for Reign Whiteing, who dropped a double-double with 17 points and 16 rebounds for Lincoln School. Whiteing is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down eight or more in each of the last four games she's played. Alivia Harris was another key player, putting up ten points.
Crusaders
| 03/03/25 @ Lincoln School | 24-39 |
| 02/26/25 vs Exeter-West Greenwich | 40-31 |
| 02/22/25 vs North Providence | 51-35 |
| 02/13/25 vs Central Falls/Blackstone Valley Prep | 47-26 |
| 02/11/25 @ Middletown | 51-21 |
The defeat snapped Prout's winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 20-4 record. As for Lincoln School, their victory was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 23-1.
Prout does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Lincoln School, they will venture away from home to face off against Ponaganset at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Lincoln School is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.3 points per game this season.
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