Basketball Recap: PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central's Winning Streak Snapped at Five Games

Bluejays

Previous 5 Games

12/28/24 vs Deer Creek-Mackinaw	35-43
12/27/24 vs Hillsboro	51-39
12/26/24 vs Pana	63-36
12/19/24 vs Auburn	47-18
12/17/24 @ Midwest Central/Delavan	49-18

It was a good run, but PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Saturday. They fell 43-35 to the Deer Creek-Mackinaw Chiefs. The matchup marked the Bluejays' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Aubrey Vogel and Carson Arthalony certainly did their best on Saturday to avoid the loss. Vogel went 7 for 12 on her way to 14 points and five steals, while Arthalony went 5 of 12 on her way to 12 points and six boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Regan Heubner, who posted four points.

PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central's defeat dropped their record down to 12-4. As for Deer Creek-Mackinaw, the victory was the tenth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 13-2.

PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central will host Calhoun/Brussels at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Calhoun/Brussels' defense has only allowed 27.4 points per game this season, so PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Deer Creek-Mackinaw, they will head out to square off against Heyworth at 7:00 p.m. on January 6, 2025.