It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Dougherty Valley had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out the St. Bernard's Crusaders 47-45. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wildcats have posted since December 28, 2023.
When it comes to explaining why St. Bernard's lost, don't look at Laila Florvilus. Despite the final result, she almost dropped a double-double with 18 points and nine rebounds. The matchup was Florvilus' ninth in a row with at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Samantha Sundberg, who posted eight points and nine boards.
Dougherty Valley has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 21-10 record this season. St. Bernard's loss ended an 11-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 28-2.
Dougherty Valley and St. Bernard's are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. A feisty cat fight will be fought as the Wildcats face off against the Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for St. Bernard's, they will challenge Fortuna at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. St. Bernard's is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 60.9 points per game this season.
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