It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Fall River had no problem doing just that on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 51-26 margin over the Loyalton Grizzlies. The Bulldogs haven't had any issues with the Grizzlies recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Fall River to victory, but perhaps none more so than Mylah Darnell, who posted 20 points in addition to seven rebounds and seven steals. Darnell is becoming a predictor of Fall River's success: when she posts at least three steals the team is 8-4 (and 4-8 when she doesn't). Another player making a difference was Katie Hawkins, who dropped a double-double with 12 points and ten boards.
Bulldogs
| 02/21/25 vs Loyalton | 26 |
| 02/13/25 @ Modoc | 10 |
| 02/11/25 @ Trinity | 13 |
| 02/08/25 @ Etna | 12 |
| 02/07/25 vs Mt. Shasta | 13 |
| + 21 more games |
Fall River smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 26 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in February of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Loyalton lost, don't look at Catherine Petterson. Despite the final result, she earned six points along with six assists and four steals. Petterson has been hot recently, having posted three or more steals the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Mollie Griffin, who scored ten points.
The win got Fall River back to even at 12-12. As for Loyalton, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-9.
Looking ahead, Fall River will head out on the road to square off against Biggs at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Loyalton does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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