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Ladine 18 points 14 rebounds last night to start the playoffs

Wow, guard getting 14 rebounds; but only one assist.

So, I was at the game last night, and PaloAltoOnline has a decent recap.

https://www.paloaltoonline.com/sports/20...basketball

(For Paly fans, there was a fleeting flash of hope - down 8 in Q2 and with the ball (a couple times, iirc), but couldn't cut further into the lead.  It was 13 at the half and then Pinewood turned on the after-burners in Q3).

Post here mainly to say that the video clips of Ladine may paint a certain picture of her on-court conduct/demeanor.  Let me tell you that those videos are dated.  As her coach notes in the article, she is a team-first player trying to fit in at Pinewood and has deferred a lot to date this season.  And her shot has not been dropping.  Unfortunately for Paly, Ladine came out of her shell - at least offensively - last night (she has always been strong rebounder and good defender).  More generally, Ladine "just plays" - and plays very well.  Easy to root for, and I will be watching her career with interest from afar.

Don't be misled by the lack of assists in the stat line last night.  Ladine shares the ball well and makes some passes that few in the HS girls game do.

BTW, if Open plays out to form, Mitty v. Pinewood should be a great matchup in the final. 

[teejers1]

Ladine 18 points 14 rebounds last night to start the playoffs

Wow, guard getting 14 rebounds; but only one assist.

So, I was at the game last night, and PaloAltoOnline has a decent recap.

https://www.paloaltoonline.com/sports/20...basketball

(For Paly fans, there was a fleeting flash of hope - down 8 in Q2 and with the ball (a couple times, iirc), but couldn't cut further into the lead.  It was 13 at the half and then Pinewood turned on the after-burners in Q3).

Post here mainly to say that the video clips of Ladine may paint a certain picture of her on-court conduct/demeanor.  Let me tell you that those videos are dated.  As her coach notes in the article, she is a team-first player trying to fit in at Pinewood and has deferred a lot to date this season.  And her shot has not been dropping.  Unfortunately for Paly, Ladine came out of her shell - at least offensively - last night (she has always been strong rebounder and good defender).  More generally, Ladine "just plays" - and plays very well.  Easy to root for, and I will be watching her career with interest from afar.

Don't be misled by the lack of assists in the stat line last night.  Ladine shares the ball well and makes some passes that few in the HS girls game do.

BTW, if Open plays out to form, Mitty v. Pinewood should be a great matchup in the final.