Basketball Recap: Make It Three in a Row for Ellet

By Team Reports Dec 3, 2024, 12:45am

Basketball Recap: Ellet Orangemen vs. Lake Blue Streaks

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Ellet hadn't done well against Lake recently (they were 0-5 in their previous five matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Ellet Orangemen skirted past the Lake Blue Streaks 52-49. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Orangemen have posted since January 10th.

Ellet's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Caitlyn Holmes, who went 10 for 21 en route to 21 points plus six steals and five rebounds. Holmes' evening made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. D?Amore Scott was another key player, dropping a double-double on 11 points and 14 rebounds.

The win was the third in a row for Ellet, bringing their record for this year to 3-0. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.7 points per game. As for Lake, their loss ended a 12-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-2.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ellet will welcome East at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Lake, they will be playing at home against GlenOak at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday.

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