Natomas and Liberty Ranch squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Natomas had to settle for second. They had to suffer through a 68-33 loss at the hands of the Liberty Ranch Hawks. The Nighthawks have struggled against the Hawks recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Ana Elkins
| 02/18/25 vs Liberty Ranch | 15 |
| 02/17/25 vs Venture Academy | 21 |
| 02/11/25 vs Casa Roble | 16 |
| 02/07/25 @ Woodland | 23 |
| 02/04/25 @ Destiny Christian Academy | 18 |
Natomas' loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ana Elkins, who posted 15 points. Elkins is on a roll when it comes to points, as she's now scored 15 or more in each of the last five games she's played. Nevaeha Wright was another key player, putting up nine points.
It was another big night for Haley Smith, who dropped a double-double with 25 points and ten boards for Liberty Ranch. Another player making a difference was Summer Mccoy, who had eight points in addition to 17 rebounds and five assists.
Natomas' defeat dropped their record down to 16-13. As for Liberty Ranch, the win (which was their 24th in a row) raised their record to 26-2.
Natomas does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Liberty Ranch, they will host Ripon at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Liberty Ranch is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 59.6 points per game this season.
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