After losing to Valley Regional the last time they met, Cromwell decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Cromwell Panthers blew past the Valley Regional Warriors 48-28 on Monday. The Panthers pushed the score to 40-17 by the end of the third, a deficit the Warriors cut but never quite recovered from.
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Cromwell's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Peyton Kelleher led the charge by almost dropping a double-double on 15 points and nine boards. Kelleher is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played. Sadie Rau was another key player, going 5 for 10 on her way to 13 points.
Cromwell smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 15 offensive rebounds in three consecutive games.
Cromwell's victory bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Valley Regional, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cromwell will head out to face off against North Branford at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Valley Regional, they will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Hale Ray at 7:00 p.m. on January 10, 2025.
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