Angola unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell 51-39 to the Woodlan Warriors on Wednesday. The Hornets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Warriors apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
Despite the loss, Angola still got an impressive performance from Bailey Holman, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and ten rebounds. Holman is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Karleigh Gillen, who posted four points plus ten rebounds and four steals.
Even though they lost, Angola smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Woodlan only pulled down 11.
It was another big night for Alyssa Anderson, who dropped a double-double on 30 points and 18 rebounds for Woodlan. Brooke Kneubuhler was another key player, earning seven points along with six rebounds and four steals.
The victory was the third in a row for Woodlan, bringing their record for this year to 3-1.
Angola will challenge Eastside at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Eastside will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Angola surely won't give up without a fight. As for Woodlan, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Leo at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Woodlan is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 51.2 points per game this season.
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