Basketball Recap: Southern Wells Raiders vs. Fort Wayne Canterbury Cavaliers
While Southern Wells didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They blew past the Fort Wayne Canterbury Cavaliers 69-26 on Saturday. That looming 69-26 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Raiders yet this season.
Leading Southern Wells to victory were Kenzie Paxson and Ashlie Needler. Paxson dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten rebounds, while Needler went 8 for 10 en route to 17 points plus seven rebounds and two steals. Needler is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last four games she's played. Kaylea Coffel was another key player, earning eight points in addition to five rebounds and two steals.
Southern Wells smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive rebounds. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive rebound total in three consecutive matchups.
Southern Wells pushed their record up to 6-1 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.6 points per game. As for Fort Wayne Canterbury, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-7.
Southern Wells will face off against Adams Central at 7:15 p.m. on Saturday. Fort Wayne Canterbury has already played their next contest (against Southern Wells), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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