Basketball Recap: Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran Cadets vs. Leo Lions
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Norwell, Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They secured a 60-56 W over the Leo Lions. This was payback for the Cadets, who suffered a 47-34 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Alivia Bolinger, who earned 22 points plus five steals and two blocks. Bolinger continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Cella Kaiser, who went 9 for 12 en route to 18 points plus six rebounds.
Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran was working as a unit and finished the game with 15 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
When it comes to explaining why Leo lost, don't look at Leah Shappell. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 19 points and 11 rebounds. Shappell has been hot recently, having posted 11 or more rebounds the last four times she's played. Mackenzie Collins was another key player, posting 15 points plus five assists and two steals.
Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-4. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.0 points per game. As for Leo, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 6-3 record.
Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 52-49 defeat against Fort Wayne Wayne on the 6th. Leo has also already played their next match, a 57-37 victory against Garrett on the 5th.
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