Playoffs: #21 Ralston Valley Stuns #12 Fruita Monument

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Going into this contest as underdogs, Ralston Valley showed up and showed out, taking down Fruita Monument 63-28. These ladies proved they wanted it more, with whopping scoring totals and unmatched energy. Let's talk about it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["793048"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c6188ff12db"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='793048' first='Santana' last='Sabus'] was scorching hot in this first round matchup, chalking up 27 points, 15 rebounds and 4 steals. This type of performance isn't new to Sabus, and she's been averaging 19 points a game on the year. An all around leader, Sabus is able to orchestrate Ralston Valley's offense and constantly make the right decisions with the basketball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["903239"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c6188ff13ab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='903239' first='Kailey' last='Townsend'] is a dynamic big who can crash the glass on both ends of the floor. Townsend's hustle provides Ralston Valley with tons of second chance opportunities, leading to a higher scoring efficiency each possession. Townsend was knocking down close range shots that pitched in for Ralston's win. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["793531"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c6188ff144d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='793531' first='Evilyn' last='Morwood'] is proof that scoring isn't always the most important aspect of the game. Morwood put up 4 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 steals against Fruita Monument, and her efforts gave Ralston the edge to run up the score. Morwood is vocal with her teammates and has an optimistic demeanor that she carries with her game in and game out. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["893443"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c6188ff14d9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='893443' first='Mia' last='Alfaro'] was another all around contributor for Ralston Valley, especially on the defensive side of the floor. Alfaro cashed in 9 points, 3 defensive boards, 5 assists, 4 steals and a block. This level of well roundedness is rare to find in a guard. Keep your eyes peeled for Alfaro in the next round of the playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["893452"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67c6188ff1554"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sami Madden is a sharpshooter who loves capitalizing from way downtown. Madden shot 3/7 from downtown which was a key reason for Ralston's success from beyond the arc. Having a consistent shooter on any roster is essential for a deep playoff run, which Madden brings. Look for Sammi to let it rain next round. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->