The Reed varsity basketball team (Sparks, NV) will host Douglas (Minden, NV) in a home playoff game today at 7 PM. This matchup is part of the **2025 NIAA Girls Basketball Playoffs – 4A North Girls Basketball** tournament.
Reed vs Douglas Girls Basketball Playoff Game Info:
What: Nevada High School Girls Basketball Playoff
Who: Reed vs Douglas
When: Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Time: 7 PM
Bracket: 2025 NIAA Girls Basketball Playoffs – 4A North Girls Basketball
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Game preview: Reed vs Douglas
The Douglas (Minden, NV) varsity girls’ basketball team is set to face off against Reed (Sparks, NV) in a highly anticipated playoff matchup. Reed enters the game as the favorite, having won both regular-season meetings against Douglas and boasting an impressive 20-4 overall record. Meanwhile, Douglas, sitting at 10-14, will look to pull off an upset in a do-or-die scenario.
Season Recap: A Tale of Two Teams
Reed Raiders: A Dominant Force
Reed has been a powerhouse throughout the 2024-25 season, finishing with a stellar 13-3 record in league play. The Raiders have been consistent both at home (7-1) and on the road (6-2), showing their ability to win in any environment. Offensively, they average 52.8 points per game while allowing just 911 total points across 24 contests.
One of the biggest contributors to Reed’s success has been Faanaetaua Puloka (#4), who leads the team in multiple categories, including points per game (20.8), rebounds (5.1), and assists (2.3). Her all-around impact has been a key factor in Reed’s dominant season.
Douglas Tigers: Battling Through Adversity
Douglas, on the other hand, has had a challenging season but has shown flashes of brilliance. The Tigers finished with a 6-10 league record and struggled on the road (3-7), which could be a factor heading into this playoff game. Despite their lower ranking, they’ve been competitive in several games, including a close 60-56 loss to Reed in their most recent meeting.
Ashlyn Greenfield (#5) has been the Tigers’ top scorer, averaging 12.5 points per game, while Hailee Koontz (#11) dominates the glass with 11.8 rebounds per game. If Douglas wants to pull off an upset, these two will need to have standout performances.
Head-to-Head: Reed Holds the Edge
Reed has already proven to be the better team in their two matchups this season:
- December 10, 2024: Reed won 49-36 at Douglas, pulling away in the fourth quarter.
- January 17, 2025: Reed won again, this time in a much closer 60-56 battle.
The second game was a significant improvement for Douglas, showing they can compete with Reed when executing well.
Key Stats Comparison
| Category | Douglas | Reed |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 44.9 | 53.6 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 34.3 | 20.9 |
| Assists Per Game | 6.0 | 6.7 |
| Steals Per Game | 6.0 | 12.9 |
| Blocks Per Game | 3.0 | 1.7 |
Douglas has a significant rebounding advantage, but Reed’s ability to force turnovers (12.9 steals per game) could be the deciding factor.
Playoff Outlook: Can Douglas Pull the Upset?
Douglas will need to find a way to contain Puloka and limit their turnovers against Reed’s aggressive defense. If they can control the boards and get strong offensive performances from Greenfield and Koontz, they have a shot at keeping the game close.
However, Reed has been a dominant force all season and has already proven they can win in tight situations. With home-court advantage and the confidence from two regular-season wins, they enter this matchup as clear favorites.
Prediction:
Reed 58, Douglas 45
Douglas has the talent to make this game interesting, but Reed’s overall consistency and depth should lead them to another victory and a deeper playoff run.
