You can't lose the game if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Plant City's strategy against King on Wednesday. The Plant City Raiders were the clear victor by a 55-35 margin over the King Lions. That's more bragging rights for the Raiders, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Plant City's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Harmoney Ford, who posted eight points along with 15 boards and three steals. What's more, Ford also racked up two assists, the most she's had since back in November of 2024. Sami?Yyah Davis also deserves some recognition as she posted her first block of the season.
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Plant City smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 32 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in 24 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
King's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Heaven Pyfrom, who had 15 points and three steals. Pyfrom's evening made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Mariah Pinkney, who scored nine points and six rebounds.
Plant City's win bumped their record up to 6-12. As for King, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-13.
Plant City will welcome Blake at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for King, they will head out on the road to face off against Leto at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. King is facing Leto at the right time seeing as Leto is stuck on a 15-game losing streak.
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