Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Bandys couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They were just a bucket shy of victory on Tuesday and fell 55-54 to the Forest Hills Yellow Jackets.
Lexi Vaughan
| 03/04/25 @ Forest Hills | 65% |
| 02/28/25 @ Southwestern Randolph | 40% |
| 02/25/25 @ North Surry | 53% |
| 02/18/25 @ East Burke | 63% |
| 02/17/25 vs Lincolnton | 77% |
| + 22 more games |
Despite the loss, Bandys still got an impressive performance from Lexi Vaughan, who dropped a double-double with 29 points and 19 boards. Thanks to that strong game, Vaughan now owns an excellent 45.4% field goal percentage. Naudia Summerville was another key player, putting up 11 points along with seven steals and six assists.
Even though they lost, Bandys smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. This was only their second loss (out of 16 games) when they hit their own glass that hard.
Forest Hills' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Leyah Melton, who shot 50% from the field to rack up 19 points and three steals. Melton has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last 13 times she's played. Another player making a difference was Layla Rushing, who posted 12 points in addition to eight rebounds and six steals.
Bandys' defeat dropped their record down to 18-9. As for Forest Hills, their victory was their 16th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 26-3.
Bandys does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Forest Hills, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 78-45 loss against East Burke on the 7th.
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