Basketball Recap: Elizabeth Forward's Victory on Thursday Extends Winning Streak to Seven

By Team Reports Jan 9, 2025, 6:52pm

Basketball Recap: Elizabeth Forward Warriors vs. Yough Cougars

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Previous Games

01/09/25 @ Yough56-21
01/02/25 @ Belle Vernon61-43
12/28/24 vs Baldwin54-51
12/27/24 vs Seton LaSalle59-45
12/19/24 vs Mt. Pleasant64-34
+ 2 more games

Elizabeth Forward came tearing into Thursday's match with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 18.7 points) and they left with even more momentum. They really took it to the Yough Cougars for the full four quarters, racking up a 56-21 victory. The Warriors have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four games by 22 points or more this season.

Elizabeth Forward got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Chloe Zombek out in front who posted 13 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Michelle Jellison, who put up 13 points.

Elizabeth Forward's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-3. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.0 points per game. As for Yough, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-3.

Elizabeth Forward will welcome South Park at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Yough, they will square off against Laurel Highlands at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Laurel Highlands has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.

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