Methacton and Chester squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Methacton had to settle for second. They took a 57-47 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Chester Clippers. The Warriors were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Clippers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2015.
Jenna Kaufman
| 01/14/25 vs Pope John Paul II | 17 |
| 02/14/25 @ Chester | 15 |
| 01/25/25 vs Springfield Township | 11 |
| 12/10/24 vs Owen J. Roberts | 11 |
| 12/17/24 @ Boyertown | 10 |
| + 19 more games |
When it comes to explaining why Methacton lost, don't look at Jenna Kaufman. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double with 16 points and 15 boards. Methacton is 8-1 when Kaufman posts eight or more rebounds, but 6-9 otherwise. Abby Arnold was another key player, putting up 12 points in addition to five assists and five boards.
Even though they lost, Methacton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in three consecutive matches.
Chester was led to victory by Imani Dorsey and Ja'Mya Muhammad. Dorsey went 6-for-10 to rack up 20 points, while Muhammad went 5-for-8 en route to 18 points and six rebounds. The contest was Muhammad's third in a row with at least 18 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordan Dennis, who posted nine points and five assists.
Methacton has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which has put a noticeable dent in their 14-10 record this season. As for Chester, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-4.
Methacton does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Chester, they have already played their next match, a 57-44 defeat against Downingtown East on the 19th.
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