Poudre girls basketball wins first playoff game since 2017

Poudre defeated Doherty 44-30 on Feb. 25 for the program’s first home playoff victory since the 2016–17 season, and the Impalas advance to face Highlands Ranch in the 6A second round.

Poudre High's girls basketball team beat Doherty 44-30 in a Colorado Class 6A first-round game on Feb. 25 at Poudre High School. It was the program's first playoff victory and first home playoff game since the 2016–17 season, nine years and one day later. The Impalas controlled the game with a defensive approach under head coach Jeff Scheely. Junior Addi Forrest, the team's leading scorer and rebounder this season, led Poudre with 15 points. Game highlights: - Poudre won 44-30 over Doherty on Feb. 25. - This was Poudre's first girls playoff win and first home playoff game since the 2016–17 season. - Junior Addi Forrest scored 15 points and has been the team's leading scorer and rebounder this season. - Poudre's defense limited Doherty to three points in the first quarter and two field goals in the fourth quarter. - Poudre advances to the 6A second round to play No. 7 Highlands Ranch on Feb. 28. - A loud student section supported the home team and planted a Poudre flag at midcourt after the game. Summary: The win ends a 0-6 postseason stretch for Poudre dating to the 2016–17 playoffs and gives the program its first home playoff victory in nine years. The Impalas will meet Highlands Ranch in the 6A second round on Feb. 28 for a rematch of their season opener.