It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but the Helix Highlanders had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Mustangs with a sharp 53-33 win. Helix has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 11 contests by 20 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Valerie Marquez, who dropped a double-double on 21 points and 27 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points she has scored all season. Mykhaila Clark was another key contributor, scoring four points along with eight assists and eight steals.
Otay Ranch's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mackenzie Daffron, who scored five points along with 15 rebounds and four steals. Daffron has been hot recently, having posted eight or more rebounds the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Maleah Porch, who scored ten points along with three steals.
The win was the third in a row for Helix, bringing their record for this year to 19-7. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.7 points per game. As for Otay Ranch, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 15-10 record this season.
Helix will take on Francis Parker at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Helix will have to bring their A-game into this one, as they are staring down a pretty big deficit in the MaxPreps California Rankings (they are ranked 376th, while Francis Parker is ranked 102nd). Otay Ranch does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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