The Ferndale Yellow Jackets were the 43-19 winner over the Turkeyfoot Valley Area Rams when they last played one another back in December of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. Ferndale received a tough blow on Thursday as they fell 55-37 to Turkeyfoot Valley Area. Ferndale found out winning isn't easy when you don't work as a unit and post 12 fewer assists than your opponent.
When it comes to explaining why Ferndale lost, one person who can't be blamed is Maisen Sechrengost. Despite the final result, she scored eight points along with 12 rebounds and two steals. Sechrengost 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. The team also got some help courtesy of Deajah Chatman, who scored ten points along with six rebounds and two steals.
Even though they lost, Ferndale smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Turkeyfoot Valley Area's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Maleigha Younkin led the charge by dropping a double-double on 17 points and 13 rebounds. Younkin hasn't dropped below eight rebounds for six straight games. Another player making a difference was Shyanne Schur, who scored 11 points along with eight rebounds and five blocks.
Ferndale dropped their record down to 6-10 with that loss, which was their third straight on the road. As for Turkeyfoot Valley Area, their victory bumped their record up to 8-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ferndale will challenge Northern Cambria at 7:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Turkeyfoot Valley Area, they will head out on the road to square off against Shade at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
