It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Blacklick Valley can now relate to. They had to suffer through a 67-29 loss at the hands of the Williamsburg Blue Pirates. While losing is never fun, the Vikings can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 297th, while the Blue Pirates are ranked 93rd).
Despite the loss, Blacklick Valley saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Averi Yewcic posted nine points.
Even though they lost, Blacklick Valley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in three consecutive games.
Leeanna Royer was her usual excellent self, almost dropping a double-double with 19 points and nine rebounds for Williamsburg. Royer also grabbed six steals, which is notable because Williamsburg is undefeated when she posts at least three steals, but 2-4 otherwise. Levada Gorsuch was another key player, dropping a double-double with 17 points and ten boards.
Blacklick Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 21-3. As for Williamsburg, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-4 record this season.
Blacklick Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Williamsburg, they will venture away from home to challenge Bishop Guilfoyle at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Bishop Guilfoyle will roll in looking for their 14th straight win, something Williamsburg surely won't give up without a fight.
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