It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but the Merino Rams had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They enjoyed a cozy 61-45 victory over the Cougars. Merino's win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Leading Merino to victory were Jade Powell and Brooklyn Sutter. Powell scored 17 points along with six rebounds and three steals, while Sutter dropped a double-double on ten points and ten rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Powell has scored all season. Kya Piel was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with seven assists and four steals.
Despite the loss, Burlington still got an impressive performance from Trinitee Holmes, who scored 21 points along with seven rebounds and five steals. Holmes hasn't dropped below four steals for five straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Kiyarra Williams, who scored eight points along with six rebounds and two blocks.
Merino's victory bumped their record up to 27-0. As for Burlington, their defeat dropped their record down to 21-5.
Merino does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Burlington also has no future games currently scheduled.
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