It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Lincoln North Star had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. They managed a 47-42 victory over the Westview Wolverines. This was a revenge game for the Navigators: when they faced off against the Wolverines back in January, they had to take a 65-64 loss.
Joyce Johnson
| 03/05/25 vs Westview | 2 |
| 02/28/25 vs Marian | 3 |
| 02/26/25 vs Omaha Northwest | 3 |
| 02/20/25 vs Millard South | 4 |
| 02/15/25 vs Millard North | 2 |
| + 2 more games |
Leading Lincoln North Star to victory were Ani Leu and Joyce Johnson. Leu went 6-for-9 en route to 18 points and three steals, while Johnson posted 13 points and five assists. Johnson is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last seven games she's played.
Several Wolverines players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Kalyn Bailey, who shot 58% from the field on her way to 17 points and seven boards. The dominant performance gave Bailey a new career-high in points. Cardy King was another key player, putting up ten points and four steals.
Lincoln North Star has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-5 record this season. This is the second loss in a row for Westview and nudges their season record down to 21-5.
Lincoln North Star wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 34-28 defeat against Millard West on the 7th. Westview does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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