Basketball Recap: Francis W. Parker Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

Francis W. Parker needed a changed in momentum after dropping four straight games and they got it from Spencer Dunbar. The Francis W. Parker Colonels managed a 40-36 victory over Lycee Francais de Chicago on Wednesday thanks in part to Dunbar, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and 13 rebounds. That makes it five consecutive games in which she has scored at least a third of Francis W. Parker's points.

Ayla Pressman was another key player, putting up three points in addition to nine steals and eight boards. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in rebounds.

Francis W. Parker's win bumped their record up to 4-12. As for Lycee Francais de Chicago, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 7-1.

Francis W. Parker will be playing in front of their home fans against Southland College Prep at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Lycee Francais de Chicago, they are taking a road trip to square off against Waldorf at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Lycee Francais de Chicago's defense has only allowed 19.4 points per game this season, so Waldorf's offense will have their work cut out for them.