Joppa-Maple Grove was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 17th straight loss dating back to last season. They had to suffer through a 56-22 loss at the hands of the Shawnee Redskins. The Rangers lost against the Redskins in their previous head to head back in January, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 45-33 score last time.
Shawnee's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Emma Young led the charge by almost dropping a double-double on 21 points and nine rebounds. Young is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Eva Ford, who posted 17 points in addition to eight rebounds and three steals.
Joppa-Maple Grove's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Shawnee, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-3.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Elverado/Zeigler-Royalton the next time they take the court. Joppa-Maple Grove will host Elverado/Zeigler-Royalton at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, while Shawnee will host them at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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