If Western Reserve Academy was riding high fresh off their 68-47 takedown of St. Joseph Academy last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Western Reserve Academy Pioneers fell 63-51 to the Magnificat Blue Streaks on Saturday. While losing is never fun, the Pioneers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 34th, while the Blue Streaks are ranked third).
Western Reserve Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jordyn Steindl, who went 6 of 13 en route to 13 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Brooklyn Hall, who went 6 for 12 on her way to 14 points and three steals.
Western Reserve Academy's loss dropped their record down to 14-7. As for Magnificat, they have been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 11 games, which provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season.
Coming up, Western Reserve Academy will face off against Strongsville at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Magnificat, they are taking a road trip to face off against Solon at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Solon has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
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