The Colfax Falcons will face off against the Rio Linda Knights at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams are coming into the game red-hot, with Colfax sitting on 16 straight victories and Rio Linda on 17.
Colfax is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They claimed a resounding 70-25 win over Fairfield. Colfax has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 19 contests by 21 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, Rio Linda hadn't done well against Placer recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Rio Linda came out on top against Placer by a score of 41-34.
Rio Linda's win came from a few key players Colfax will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Savannah Grant, who posted six points in addition to 11 rebounds and seven assists. That's the most assists she has posted since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was LaRay Mitchell, who went 7-for-15 on her way to 15 points and five boards.
Rio Linda smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in 17 consecutive matches.
Rio Linda's victory bumped their record up to 27-3. As for Colfax, their win bumped their record up to 24-6.
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