Rangely is 9-1 against Hayden since December of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Rangely Panthers will take on the Hayden Tigers at 3:00 p.m. Rangely will be looking to extend their current 13-game winning streak.
In what's become a running theme this season, Rangely gave their fans yet another huge win on Saturday. They blew past Vail Christian, posting a 85-11 victory at home. Rangely's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Miah Wren was her usual excellent self, scoring 24 points along with five steals. She is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed four or more in the last six games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Annika Cantrell, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 13 rebounds.
Meanwhile, two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Hayden walked away with it. They came out on top against the Rams by a score of 50-38 on Tuesday. The victory was just what Hayden needed coming off of a 50-24 defeat in their prior match.
Hayden found their leader in underclassman Taryn Schlim, who almost dropped a double-double on 15 points and nine rebounds. Schlim is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last six games she's played. Another player making a difference was Ella Harris, who scored six points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Rangely pushed their record up to 18-1 with that victory, which was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season. They've been dominating during the matches in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 32.9 points. As for Hayden, their victory bumped their record up to 7-13.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Rangely have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 37.4 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Hayden struggles in that department as they've been averaging 32.8 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Everything came up roses for Rangely against Hayden when the teams last played back in January as the squad secured a 64-34 win. In that match, Rangely amassed a halftime lead of 40-16, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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