Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Smithsburg couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They lost 60-37 to the Southern Rams on Tuesday. The game marked the Leopards' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
When it comes to explaining why Smithsburg lost, don't look at Skyla Mastronardi. Despite the final result, she shot 43% from the field on her way to 14 points. Mastronardi has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last seven times she's played. Molly Weaver was another key player, putting up four points and six boards.
Southern got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Abigail Teets out in front who went 6-for-8 to rack up 16 points and eight rebounds. Thanks to that strong game, Teets now owns an excellent 47.5% field goal percentage. Another player making a difference was Jayden Weaver, who shot 50% from the field en route to 13 points and four steals.
Leopards
| 03/11/25 vs Southern | 37-60 |
| 03/07/25 vs Perryville | 72-34 |
| 03/05/25 vs Catoctin | 40-35 |
| 03/03/25 vs Liberty | 57-44 |
| 02/21/25 vs Liberty | 65-45 |
With the loss, Smithsburg broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 20-5. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.6 points over those games. As for Southern, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 18 of their last 19 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 24-2 record this season.
Smithsburg does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Southern, they will challenge Pikesville at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are coming into the contest red-hot, with Pikesville sitting on four straight wins and Southern on nine.
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