Mercer Island had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They took their matchup on Friday with ease, bagging a 67-7 victory over the Franklin Pierce Cardinals.
Izzy Russell
| 11/28/25 @ Franklin Pierce | 6 |
| 01/31/25 @ Sammamish | 4 |
| 01/10/25 @ Eastlake | 4 |
| 01/08/25 vs Kentlake | 3 |
| 12/20/24 @ Kennedy Catholic | 2 |
Mercer Island's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Izzy Russell, who shot 50% from the field on her way to 13 points and six steals. Those six steals gave Russell a new career-high. Olivia Simpson was another key player, putting up ten points in addition to eight boards and eight steals.
Mercer Island has already played their next contest, a 57-49 victory against Neah Bay on the 29th. As for Franklin Pierce, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 37-24 defeat against Jefferson on the 29th.
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