Byers lost against Burlington back in February, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The Byers Bulldogs took a 44-30 bruising from the Burlington Cougars. The Bulldogs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Madilee Olsen
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Byers' loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Averie Eymann, who posted eight points and seven boards, and Madilee Olsen, who put up nine points and six rebounds. Olsen is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as she's posted one of at least 50% in the last three games she's played. Sydney Smith also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.
Kiyarra Williams was her usual excellent self, dropping a double-double with 16 points and 15 boards for Burlington. That makes it five consecutive games in which Williams has scored at least a third of Burlington's points. Another player making a difference was Lynzee Neal, who had seven points along with six rebounds and five steals.
Byers' defeat dropped their record down to 14-9. As for Burlington, their win bumped their record up to 18-5.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Byers will square off against Hayden at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Burlington, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Burlington Cougars challenge Swink Lions at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. They are strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 52.8 points per game this season.
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