It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but the Pinnacle Panthers had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Miners and snuck past 50-47. The win was just what Pinnacle needed coming off of a 54-21 loss in their prior match.
Heather Kerr continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines, dropping a double-double on 22 points and ten rebounds. She has been hot recently, having posted two or more blocks the last four times she's played. Jostyn McLean was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds.
Tintic's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Alle Young, who scored 15 points, and Mikenzie Brunson who scored 12 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Brunson has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordan Conder, who scored seven points.
Pinnacle's win bumped their record up to 10-13. As for Tintic, they are on a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-19.
Pinnacle will square off against Monument Valley at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Monument Valley will roll in looking for their 17th straight victory, something Pinnacle surely won't give up without a fight. Tintic does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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