Basketball Recap: Prairie Heights Panthers vs. Bethany Christian Bruins
Bethany Christian came into Thursday's match looking for another win against Prairie Heights, but Emily McCrea wouldn't allow it. The Prairie Heights Panthers walked away with a 46-34 win over the Bethany Christian Bruins on Thursday thanks in part to McCrea, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds. She is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down nine or more in the last five games she's played.
Kendra Kern and Cori Chupp certainly did their best on Thursday to avoid the loss. Kern went 5 for 7 en route to 10 points plus two steals, while Chupp had seven points in addition to two steals. What's more, Kern also posted a 71% field goal percentage, which is the highest she's posted since back in January. Karlee Crume was another key player, scoring ten points plus seven rebounds and two steals.
Prairie Heights' victory bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Bethany Christian, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Prairie Heights will welcome Fairfield at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Fairfield will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Prairie Heights surely won't give up without a fight. Bethany Christian has already played their next matchup (against Prairie Heights), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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