While Reed didn't have the best season last year (they finished 3-17), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. Everything went their way against the Damonte Ranch Mustangs on Friday as the Reed Raiders made off with a 56-34 victory. The Raiders' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Reed's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Faanaetaua Puloka led the charge by putting up 14 points and three steals. Puloka is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Grace Maxwell, who posted nine points and six rebounds.
Several Mustangs players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Mya Ghisletta, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 11 boards. Ella Kenney was another key player, posting nine points.
Raiders
| 12/20/24 @ Damonte Ranch | 56-34 |
| 12/19/24 @ McQueen | 53-19 |
| 12/10/24 @ Douglas | 49-36 |
| 12/07/24 vs South Tahoe | 43-38 |
| 12/07/24 vs North Valleys | 53-51 |
| 12/06/24 vs Elko | 36-25 |
The win was the sixth in a row for Reed, bringing their record for this year to 7-1. As for Damonte Ranch, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-10.
Reed will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Reno at 7:00 p.m. on December 30th. Reed has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. Damonte Ranch and Lowry will round out the year against one another at at 3:00 p.m. on December 28th.
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