With a playoff win on the line, Mansfield Timberview rose to the challenge on Monday. They enjoyed a cozy 49-35 victory over the Paschal Panthers. Given the Wolves' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 196th, while the Panthers are ranked 718th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Viola Tadja
| 01/07/25 @ Cleburne | 15 |
| 12/28/24 vs Grapevine | 14 |
| 11/16/24 vs Bishop Lynch | 14 |
| 11/08/24 vs Richardson | 14 |
| 01/11/25 vs Mansfield Summit | 13 |
| + 26 more games |
Viola Tadja was a one-woman wrecking crew for Mansfield Timberview as she dropped a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Tadja is becoming a predictor of Mansfield Timberview's success: when she posts at least eight boards the team is 11-5 (and 9-10 when she doesn't). Dani Milliner was another key player, putting up 13 points and six rebounds.
Mansfield Timberview smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in three consecutive games.
Mansfield Timberview's win bumped their record up to 20-15. As for Paschal, their loss dropped their record down to 17-13.
Coming up, Mansfield Timberview will take on Aledo at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Aledo will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Mansfield Timberview surely won't give up without a fight. Paschal does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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