Skyline had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They took a 43-38 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Owyhee Storm. While the Grizzlies didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Storm 17-12 in the first quarter.
Despite the loss, Skyline still got an impressive performance from Shay Shippen, who went 5 for 11 en route to 22 points plus three steals. The matchup was Shippen's 13th in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Ella Price, who earned six points along with five rebounds.
Even though they lost, Skyline smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in six consecutive games dating back to last season.
Owyhee's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Riley Beck, who went 8 for 15 en route to 16 points plus five rebounds and four blocks. What's more, Beck also racked up four offensive rebounds, the most she's had since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Josie Davis, who scored 12 points.
Skyline has already played their next contest, a 63-32 victory against Twin Falls on the 16th. As for Owyhee, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 40-26 win against Rigby on the 16th.
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