South Bend Riley and South Bend Washington squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but South Bend Riley had to settle for second. They were dealt a 65-38 loss at the hands of the South Bend Washington Panthers. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 164th, while the Panthers are ranked sixth).
Emma Norton
| 02/08/25 vs South Bend Washington | 3 |
| 02/07/25 vs La Porte | 4 |
| 02/04/25 vs Mishawaka | 6 |
| 01/30/25 @ Morgan Township | 6 |
| 01/25/25 vs Michigan City | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
Despite the defeat, South Bend Riley had strong showings from Emma Norton, who posted 12 points along with six boards and three steals, and Serenity Farmer, who put up ten points and six rebounds. Norton is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last eight games she's played.
Even though they lost, South Bend Riley 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 ten offensive rebounds in 13 consecutive contests.
South Bend Washington had a senior duo take command as Kira Reynolds dropped a double-double on 15 points and 13 rebounds and Ryiah Wilson almost dropped a triple-double on 16 points, nine boards, and 11 steals. Those nine rebounds gave Wilson a new career-high. Monique Mitchell was another key player, putting up 16 points and three steals.
South Bend Riley's loss dropped their record down to 16-10. As for South Bend Washington, the win (which was their 19th in a row) raised their record to 24-1.
South Bend Riley does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for South Bend Washington, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Panthers take on the Tigers at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Warsaw knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past 24 matchups -- so hopefully South Bend Washington likes a good challenge.
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