Constant experimentation has translated into a multifaceted offensive arsenal for Auburn Riverside point guard McKenzi Williams.

And the Ravens needed all of it.

Williams turned that practice into results to lead Auburn Riverside to a 59-34 win Tuesday night in a North Puget Sound League 4A Olympic Division girls basketball contest.

The Ravens’ offense, as always, ran through Williams. The senior point guard used a variety of offensive moves to produce a game-high 21 points. Those ranged from leading a breakaway layup to posting up a much taller player. Most of her methods proved effective as Williams converted 9 of 15 field goals.

“I like to be very versatile and work things into my game when I get a chance,” Williams said. “I don’t get down on myself, so I think it’s easy for me to incorporate things into my game.”

Auburn Riverside coach Christian Miller shared similar sentiments.

“I’m little, but I’m going to take on the world,” he said of Williams, who generously is listed at 5-foot-6. “Size does not matter. She can rebound, she can post-up, she can shoot.”

The Ravens (3-1 overall, 2-0 Olympic) needed it as they struggled to secure a commanding lead until well into the second half. Miller attributed some of that to injuries, which led him to use a six-player rotation for most of the contest.

“We have a lot of injuries,” Miller said. “Everyone is playing a different role and we’re getting accustomed to that.”

Among those players is 6-foot senior Iyana Galarza, who is playing center with Faith Turner out. Similar to Williams, Galarza displayed a diverse offensive skillset, where she played both in the post and around the perimeter. She converted 4 of 8 3-pointers en route to 17 points.

“She’s used to playing more of a shooting forward, but we’ve had her at the 5 spot,” Miller said. “She’s done a really good job of being our post presence. She’s can always step out and hit a 3. She’s played great this year.”

But Turner’s absence showed against the Raiders (0-4, 0-2) as Auburn Riverside struggled to rebound.

“Without our 6-foot-3, all-league center, we can’t get away with not blocking out,” Miller said, adding that he expects Turner to play her first game Friday night at Enumclaw.

Miller said Turner sprained her right ankle during practice before the season began. Williams said Turner’s absence exposed some areas that her team needs to improve upon.

“Rebounding,” she said. “We need to work on our defense.”

Elsewhere

Auburn (2-1, 2-0) also remained undefeated in divisional play with a 48-47 victory against Enumclaw. No other details from the contest were available at press time. Meanwhile, Auburn Mountainview lost 53-38 to Todd Beamer. The Lions (2-3, 1-1) were led by Taylor Flores, who scored 22 points.