Rams
| 03/08/25 vs Calhan | 74 |
| 12/13/24 @ Highland | 73 |
| 01/14/25 @ Brush | 68 |
| 02/01/25 vs Simla | 65 |
| 12/19/24 vs Dayspring Christian Academy | 65 |
It's playoff time, and Merino had no trouble coming through when it counted. They blew past the Calhan Bulldogs, posting a 74-24 win. The Rams' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Merino's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kya Piel, who almost dropped a double-double with 15 points and nine assists. Piel has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more steals the last 21 times she's played. Another player making a difference was Brooklyn Sutter, who shot 60% from the field on her way to 12 points along with seven rebounds and six assists.
Piel wasn't the only one working in the assist department: Merino was working as a unit and finished the game with 27 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in December of 2024.
The win was the eighth in a row for Merino, bringing their record for this year to 23-1. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 26.0 points on average over those games. As for Calhan, their loss dropped their record down to 15-10.
Merino has already played their next game, a 49-20 victory against Sargent on the 13th. Calhan does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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