Vikings
| 02/26/25 @ Fairmont | 57-50 |
| 02/22/25 vs Sycamore | 63-57 |
| 02/19/25 vs Middletown | 62-29 |
| 02/08/25 @ Fairfield | 63-26 |
| 02/05/25 vs Lakota East | 70-29 |
| + 7 more games |
With a playoff win on the line, Princeton rose to the challenge on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Fairmont Firebirds by a score of 57-50. The Vikings are really starting to get used to good results now that the team has won 12 straight.
Princeton's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Erin Thomas led the charge by shooting 44% from the field to rack up 22 points. Thomas continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Mari Gerton, who went 6-for-13 en route to 15 points and eight rebounds.
Princeton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in six consecutive contests.
Fairmont's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kaylah Thornton, who posted 19 points and five steals. Thornton has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last 21 times she's played. Janiyah Hargrave was another key player, shooting 50% from the field on her way to 16 points.
Princeton's win was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 19-6. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.2 points over those games. As for Fairmont, they moved to 22-3 with that loss, which also ended their ten-game winning streak.
Princeton wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 58-45 victory against Walnut Hills on the 2nd. Fairmont does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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