Basketball Recap: Ava Rinard's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Angola over Central Noble

By Team Reports Dec 9, 2024, 10:32am

Basketball Recap: Angola Hornets vs. Central Noble Cougars

Angola was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 46-37 to the Central Noble Cougars. The game marked the Hornets' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Angola lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Ava Rinard, who scored 12 points along with three steals. Rinard has been hot , having posted two or more steals the last five times she's played. Another player making a difference was Bailey Holman, who earned six points plus nine rebounds and three blocks.

Even though they lost, Angola smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in five consecutive matchups.

Central Noble's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Grace Swank, who posted 20 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Abby Pliett, who scored 12 points.

Angola's record is now 2-5. As for Central Noble, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-3.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Angola will challenge Leo at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Leo has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Central Noble, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Central Noble Cougars face off against the Lakewood Park Christian Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lakewood Park Christian will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Central Noble surely won't give up without a fight.

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