Willows proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 29) and on Saturday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Modoc Braves 50-48. 50 seems to be a good number for the Honkers as the team scooped up a victory with the same number of points in their previous game.
Karla DiMaggio continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines, putting up 26 points and six rebounds. Another player making a difference was Annalise Figueroa, who posted 11 points.
Modoc's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jordyn Sandage, who had 11 points and four steals. Sandage is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Aubree Knighton, who earned ten points and four steals.
Willows' win bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Modoc, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 3-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Willows will host Orland at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Modoc, they will welcome Lassen at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Modoc is facing Lassen at the right time seeing as Lassen is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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