Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Oakesdale couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. The matchup between the Oakesdale Nighthawks and the Neah Bay Red Devils didn't end well, with the Oakesdale Nighthawks falling 51-36. If the Nighthawks were looking for revenge after losing 60-45 to the Red Devils when the teams met back in March of 2023, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Neah Bay got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Qwaapeys 'Q' Greene out in front who went 7-for-13 to rack up 20 points and three steals. Greene is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as she's posted one of at least 50% in the last three games she's played. Cerise Moss was another key player, shooting 43% from the field en route to 15 points.
Nighthawks
| 03/06/25 @ Neah Bay | 36-51 |
| 03/05/25 @ Pe Ell | 52-38 |
| 03/01/25 vs Taholah | 61-29 |
| 02/21/25 vs Curlew | 37-24 |
| 02/15/25 @ Sunnyside Christian | 36-35 |
With the defeat, Oakesdale broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 20-6. As for Neah Bay, they pushed their record up to 22-1 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Oakesdale won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Sunnyside Christian at 9:00 a.m. on Friday. Oakesdale's defense has only allowed 28.5 points per game this season, so Sunnyside Christian's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Neah Bay, they also won't have to wait long for more action: they'll face off against Wellpinit at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Neah Bay is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.5 points per game this season.
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