When the stakes were high, the Fernley Vaqueros didn’t flinch. In a showdown dripping with payback, they settled an old score with North Valleys on Friday, galloping away with a 61-50 victory. Back in January, the Panthers got the better of them in a tight 51-48 affair, but this time, Fernley made sure there was no such luck.
North Valleys had a fighter in Ivy Williams, and she didn’t go down easy. The sharpshooting Panther nearly notched a double-double, pouring in 22 points and pulling down nine rebounds.
That’s nothing new for Williams—she’s been a menace on defense, tallying at least two steals in her last 21 games. Annika Hester also made her presence known, adding 14 points and seven boards.
But when the dust settled, Fernley stood tall. They’ve been on a hot streak, winning five of their last six, bringing their record to a solid 21-6. North Valleys, meanwhile, takes a step back at 22-5, their season now at a standstill.
Fernley didn’t have long to savor the win, though—the next day, they ran headfirst into a Churchill County buzzsaw, suffering a lopsided 63-31 loss. As for North Valleys, the season clock has struck midnight, leaving them with nothing to do but tip their hats and wait for next year.
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