Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Niceville couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They took a 53-47 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Tocoi Creek Toros.
Carson Fayard
| 02/21/25 vs Tocoi Creek | 19 |
| 02/18/25 vs Bartram Trail | 15 |
| 02/13/25 vs Milton | 22 |
| 02/08/25 vs Milton | 16 |
| 02/06/25 vs Pace | 24 |
Despite the loss, Niceville still got an impressive performance from Carson Fayard, who posted 19 points and seven rebounds. Fayard is on a roll when it comes to points, as she's now scored 15 or more in each of the last five games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Maddie Miller, who scored seven points along with five boards and four blocks.
Even though they lost, Niceville smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in three consecutive matchups.
Tocoi Creek got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Gabi Iturralde out in front who went 5-for-12 on her way to 19 points and four steals. Audrey Beyer was another key player, putting up 14 points and seven rebounds.
Niceville's loss dropped their record down to 22-6. As for Tocoi Creek, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-7 record this season.
Niceville does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Tocoi Creek will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Bloomingdale at 1:00 p.m. on March 6th. Bloomingdale knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past 14 contests -- so hopefully Tocoi Creek likes a good challenge.
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