ALA - Queen Creek won the last time they faced Poston Butte and things went their way on Thursday too. The ALA - Queen Creek Patriots snuck past the Poston Butte Broncos with a 55-51 win.
Olivia Welch
| 02/06/25 @ Poston Butte | 17 |
| 01/15/25 @ Combs | 11 |
| 12/28/24 vs Baboquivari | 10 |
| 01/28/25 vs ALA - Gilbert North | 9 |
| 01/24/25 @ Crismon | 8 |
ALA - Queen Creek's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Olivia Welch led the charge by putting up 17 points. Those 17 points gave Welch a new career-high. Brailyn Clouse was another key player, posting 13 points.
When it comes to explaining why Poston Butte lost, don't look at Lauren Hansen. Despite the final result, she went 7 for 13 to rack up 20 points in addition to eight rebounds and eight steals. Poston Butte is 4-2 when Hansen posts five or more steals, but 7-13 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Kara Child, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and ten boards.
ALA - Queen Creek's victory bumped their record up to 4-20. As for Poston Butte, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-15.
Looking ahead, ALA - Queen Creek will be playing at home against Crismon at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Poston Butte, they will head out to take on Eastmark at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Eastmark will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Poston Butte surely won't give up without a fight.
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