McDowell was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 36-30 heartbreaker at the hands of the Erie Royals. The Trojans were probably out for revenge after losing 38-32 to them when the teams met back in February of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Erie's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Deaja Williams, who went 5 of 9 on her way to 11 points. Another player making a difference was Draya Neavins, who posted 14 points along with seven boards and five steals.
McDowell's defeat dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Erie, they pushed their record up to 8-3 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. McDowell will square off against Cathedral Prep at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. As for Erie, they will challenge Oakland Catholic at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Oakland Catholic will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Erie surely won't give up without a fight.
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