Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Buhler walked away with it. They snuck past the Circle Thunderbirds with a 35-30 victory on Saturday. That's the third time they've managed to beat them this season, with their most recent win being a 72-49 victory two weeks ago.
Natalya Krafels
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Buhler's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Natalya Krafels, who dropped a double-double with 12 points and ten boards. Krafels is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Gracie Oard, who posted eight points along with eight rebounds and five assists.
When it comes to explaining why Circle lost, don't look at Emma Johnson. Despite the final result, she had 12 points and six boards. What's more, Johnson also posted a 67% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest she's achieved since back in February of 2024.
Buhler is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-4 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.4 points over those games. Circle has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-12 record this season.
Buhler will take on Labette County at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Buhler is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.4 points per game this season. Circle does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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