It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but the Pinewood Panthers had no problem doing just that on Monday. They took their game at home with ease, bagging a 76-35 victory over the Lancers. Pinewood has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 17 matchups by 23 points or more this season.
Pinewood's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Katherine Garr, who scored 18 points along with five rebounds and two steals. Another player making a difference was Vallory Kuelker, who scored 21 points along with two steals.
Pinewood is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 21-5 record this season. As for Saint Francis, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven games, which put a noticeable dent in their 15-10 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pinewood will take on Archbishop Mitty at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Archbishop Mitty will roll in looking for their 27th straight win, something Pinewood surely won't give up without a fight. Saint Francis will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Archbishop Riordan at 5:30 p.m. on February 21st. Archbishop Riordan is coming into the matchup with three straight losses at home, meaning Saint Francis will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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