Basketball Recap: Kylie Maranville Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat Yuma

Simla lost to Yuma back in December of 2019, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Saturday. The Simla Cubs came out on top against the Yuma Outlaws by a score of 48-41. The 48-point effort marked the Cubs' lowest-scoring contest of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.

Simla's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kylie Maranville led the charge by dropping a double-double on 13 points and 17 rebounds. The dominant performance gave Maranville a new career-high in boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Carlee Cox, who went 5 of 10 on her way to 18 points.

Simla smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in seven consecutive matchups.

When it comes to explaining why Yuma lost, don't look at Bailey Nighswonger. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 12 points and 15 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Taryn Sheffield, who posted 14 points and six rebounds.

Simla's victory bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Yuma, they dropped their record down to 6-3 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Simla will welcome Peyton at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Simla is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 66 points per game this season. As for Yuma, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Brush at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.