It's playoff time, and Griffith had no trouble coming through when it counted. They were the clear victors by a 50-24 margin over the Gary West Side Cougars on Tuesday. The Panthers not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since December 15, 2025 (when they won 54-20).
Olivia Esquivel
| 02/03/26 vs Gary West Side | 13 |
| 01/27/26 @ Hammond Bishop Noll | 8 |
| 01/24/26 vs Kankakee Valley | 7 |
| 01/22/26 @ Munster | 4 |
| 01/20/26 vs Highland | 3 |
| + 17 more games |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Griffith to victory, but perhaps none more so than Olivia Esquivel, who posted 13 points and eight steals. Esquivel continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last four games she's played. Camryn Young was another key player, putting up 11 points along with eight boards and seven steals.
Griffith smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. They are a perfect 4-0 when they hit their own glass that hard.
The victory snapped Griffith's losing streak at seven games and leaves them with a 11-11 record. As for Gary West Side, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-14 record this season.
Griffith wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 53-36 win against Hammond Bishop Noll on the 6th. Gary West Side does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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