Russell waltzed into their game on Tuesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They were the clear victor by a 48-27 margin over the Plainville Cardinals. That looming 48-27 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Broncos yet this season.
Taylor Birney
| 01/14/25 @ Smith Center | 9 |
| 12/10/24 vs Sylvan-Lucas | 9 |
| 02/03/25 vs Ellis | 8 |
| 02/04/25 @ Plainville | 6 |
| 01/30/25 vs Smoky Valley | 5 |
| + 9 more games |
Leading Russell to victory were Taylor Birney and Norah Mooney. Birney went 6 of 11 en route to 14 points and six steals, while Mooney almost dropped a double-double with 11 points and nine rebounds. Birney is becoming a predictor of Russell's success: when she posts at least five steals the team is 4-2 (and 3-7 when she doesn't). Another player making a difference was Kelvie Reeves, who went 5 for 11 to rack up 10 points.
Russell smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive board total in three consecutive matches.
Plainville's loss came despite strong showings from Shelby Molina and Chasey Bittel. Molina went 6 of 12 on her way to 15 points along with seven boards and three steals, while Bittel posted five points and four steals.
Russell's win bumped their record up to 7-9. As for Plainville, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which has put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season.
Russell wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 46-44 victory against Oakley on the 7th. As for Plainville, they have also already played their next match, a 50-11 loss against Norton on the 7th.
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