The Churubusco Eagles's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their seventh straight loss. They fell just short of West Noble by a score of 34-31. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss Churubusco has suffered yet this season.
When it comes to explaining why Churubusco lost, one person who can't be blamed is Brooklyn Sinclair. Despite the final result, she scored 21 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Sinclair has scored all season. Alyssa Eby was another key contributor, scoring four points along with seven rebounds.
Churubusco has been struggling recently, as they've lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-14 record this season. As for West Noble, their win bumped their record up to 2-16.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Churubusco on the road again on Tuesday and play against Lakeland at 7:00 p.m. on January 16th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Indiana (Lakeland is ranked 322nd, while Churubusco is ranked 307th). As for West Noble, they will head out on the road to square off against Eastside at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Eastside's favor as the squad sits on nine straight wins at home while West Noble has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road.
