It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Placer had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They enjoyed a cozy 46-29 victory over the Sierra Timberwolves. Given the Hillmen's advantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 224th, while the Timberwolves are ranked 619th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Several Timberwolves players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Janessa Barnes, who posted nine points in addition to seven rebounds and six steals. Barnes is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last four games she's played. Emalina Latu was another key player, putting up six points and eight boards.
Hillmen
| 02/18/25 vs Sierra | 46-29 |
| 02/13/25 vs River Valley | 41-26 |
| 01/30/25 vs Nevada Union | 56-38 |
| 01/24/25 vs Del Campo | 64-29 |
| 01/17/25 vs Yuba City | 59-6 |
| + 3 more games |
Placer pushed their record up to 22-5 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.1 points over those games. As for Sierra, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-15 record this season.
Placer wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 41-34 loss against Rio Linda on the 20th. Sierra does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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