Basketball Recap: Catherine Petterson's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Loyalton over Hayfork

Loyalton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 49-47 heartbreaker at the hands of the Hayfork Timberjacks. The Grizzlies were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Timberjacks apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2017.

Loyalton lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Catherine Petterson, who posted 13 points in addition to four steals and four blocks. Petterson is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Josie Petterson, who had 15 points and four steals.

Hayfork's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Sidney Medellin, who posted 14 points and four steals. Another player making a difference was Riley Bayley, who almost dropped a double-double on ten points and nine boards.

Loyalton's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Hayfork, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-6.

Loyalton didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 31-27 loss against Paradise on the 20th. As for Hayfork, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 63-54 defeat against Biggs on the 21st.