Flagler has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 29.11 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took a 57-45 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Byers Bulldogs. The defeat continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now lost five in a row.
Flagler lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Rylie Berry, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds. Berry continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Sydnie Berry, who posted nine points along with six boards and three steals.
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Even though they lost, Flagler smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in nine consecutive matchups.
Byers' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Joclynn Rector led the charge by going 5 for 7 on her way to 14 points. Madilee Olsen was another key player, putting up 12 points in addition to six assists and five rebounds.
Flagler's loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 7-2. As for Byers, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-3.
Flagler wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 39-34 defeat against Caliche on the 25th. As for Byers, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 48-27 victory against Calhan on the 25th.
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