Basketball Recap: Fort Wayne Bishop Luers Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

If Fort Wayne North Side wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Fort Wayne Bishop Luers, they should've done a better job of containing Reese Rhodehamel. The Fort Wayne Bishop Luers Knights blew past the Fort Wayne North Side Legends 64-36 on Saturday thanks in part to Rhodehamel, who shot 4-for-7 from deep and dropped a double-double on 20 points and 14 rebounds. That's the most points she has posted since back in December of 2023.

The team also got some help courtesy of Leah Salazar, who went 6 of 11 on her way to 14 points. She continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played.

When it comes to explaining why Fort Wayne North Side lost, don't look at Aubrey Bleeke. Despite the final result, she posted 19 points in addition to six steals and five boards. Bleeke is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Mariana Mitchell, who had five points and 13 rebounds.

Fort Wayne Bishop Luers moved to 4-7 with that victory, which also ended their six-game losing streak. As for Fort Wayne North Side, their loss was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-11.

Fort Wayne Bishop Luers will be taking part in a tournament against Glenn at 1:30 p.m. on Friday. Glenn's defense has only allowed 28.7 points per game this season, so Fort Wayne Bishop Luers' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Fort Wayne North Side, they will venture away from home to take on Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.