Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Moore Haven couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They took a 58-50 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Marathon Dolphins on Friday.
Moore Haven's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Preslynn Baker, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 16 boards. That was a full 38% of Moore Haven's points, marking the third time in a row she's posted more than a third of the team's points. Carlee Osceola was another key player, putting up six points.
Marathon was led to victory by Daysi Williams and Marti'Yana Kilbourn. Williams dropped a double-double on 17 points and 12 rebounds, while Kilbourn went 8 for 14 to rack up 17 points in addition to eight steals and seven boards. Williams continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last four games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Elena Eubank, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 13 assists.
Moore Haven's defeat dropped their record down to 15-4. As for Marathon, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 10-7.
Moore Haven does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Marathon, they will face off against Wildwood at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Wildwood will roll in looking for their 21st straight victory, something Marathon surely won't give up without a fight.
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