Au Gres-Sims entered their contest against Saginaw Arts & Sciences Academy on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Au Gres-Sims Wolverines lost 50-26 to the Saginaw Arts & Sciences Academy Dragons. The match marked the Wolverines' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Au Gres-Sims' loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Sophie Fox, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten boards, and Analeis Ming, who posted three points along with seven steals and five assists. Ming is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least three every time she's taken the court this season. Ariel Johnson also deserves some recognition as she posted her first block of the season.
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Even though they lost, Au Gres-Sims smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 19 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Au Gres-Sims' defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-3. As for Saginaw Arts & Sciences Academy, the win was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-2.
Au Gres-Sims and Saginaw Arts & Sciences Academy should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Michigan Rankings. Au Gres-Sims will face off against Fairview at 6:00 p.m. on Monday up 331 places (315 vs. 646). Au Gres-Sims will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive. Similarly, Saginaw Arts & Sciences Academy (ranked 249th) will meet Calvary Baptist Academy (ranked 506th) at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Au Gres-Sims is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 50.6 points per game this season.
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