Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Meeker couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell 56-49 to the Salida Spartans on Saturday.
Several Cowboys players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Rylee Sullivan, who posted 12 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Haigen Harrison, who scored six points and eight boards.
Leading Salida to victory were Graysa Kindle and Braeden Johnson. Kindle dropped a double-double with 19 points and 13 rebounds, while Johnson had 17 points along with seven boards and six assists. Kindle has been hot recently, having posted nine or more rebounds the last four times she's played. Reagen Osness was another key player, putting up eight points.
Meeker's defeat dropped their record down to 18-6. As for Salida, the win (which was their tenth in a row) raised their record to 22-3.
Meeker does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Salida, they will head out on the road to challenge Centauri at 11:45 a.m. on Thursday. The Spartans' defense better be ready for this one: the Falcons have averaged an impressive 51 points per game this season.
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