The Sacred Heart Valkyries had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They blew past Atherton 78-9 at home on Monday. Sacred Heart has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 17 matches by 20 points or more this season.
Sacred Heart's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Caroline Osting, who scored 16 points along with seven steals. It was the first time this season that Osting scored 15 or more points. Another player making a difference was Morgan Frey, who scored 14 points along with six rebounds and three steals.
The win (which was Sacred Heart's 12th in a row) raised their record to 24-7. They've been dominating during the matchups in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 28.9 points. As for Atherton, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-18.
Sacred Heart will stay at home for another game and welcome Seneca at 6:00 p.m. on February 28th. Sacred Heart has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 834 points over their last 12 contests. Atherton does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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