The Yerington Lions had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They strolled past Pershing County with points to spare on Thursday, taking the game 65-47. Winning may never get old, but Yerington sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Yerington's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Noah Thom led the charge by dropping a double-double on 17 points and 19 rebounds. Colby Rowe was another key contributor, scoring 16 points along with five rebounds and two steals.
Yerington is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 18-9 record this season. As for Pershing County, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-16.
Yerington won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Incline on February 16th. Incline is coming into the game with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Yerington will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. Pershing County does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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