The Hayfork Timberjacks will take on the Modoc Braves in a tournament on Thursday. Hayfork is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 63.6 points per game this season.
Hayfork is headed into the matchup after thoroughly thrashing Butte Valley: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Timberjacks blew the Bulldogs out of the water with a 77-19 final score. The victory continues a trend for the Timberjacks in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now won five in a row.
Lydia Yarbrough
| 12/09/25 vs Butte Valley | 11 |
| 03/01/25 vs Chester | 9 |
| 12/05/25 vs Tulelake | 8 |
| 12/08/25 @ Mt. Shasta | 7 |
| 02/21/25 vs Big Valley | 7 |
Hayfork's win on Tuesday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Lydia Yarbrough, who dropped a triple-double with 15 points, 11 boards, and 11 steals. Those 11 rebounds gave Yarbrough a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophie Eslick, who posted 20 points along with seven boards and seven steals.
Hayfork smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 16 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Modoc got the win against Lakeview on Tuesday by a conclusive 53-32. The game was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 29-9.
Modoc's win came from a few key players Hayfork will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Madelyn Moltzen, who had 16 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals. Another player making a difference was Katie Erquiaga, who dropped a double-double with ten points and ten boards.
Hayfork's record is now 5-2. As for Modoc, their record now sits at 4-2.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Hayfork has been crashing the boards this season, having averaged 33 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Modoc struggles in that department as they've been averaging 30 boards. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Hayfork was dealt a bruising 64-19 loss at the hands of Modoc in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Can the Timberjacks avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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