After flying high against New Haven last Thursday, L'Anse Creuse came back down to earth. The L'Anse Creuse Lancers took a blow against the Dakota Cougars on Monday, falling 62-29. While losing is never fun, the Lancers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Michigan basketball rankings (they are ranked 486th, while the Cougars are ranked 201st).
Elisia Simpson
| 03/03/25 vs Dakota | 5 |
| 02/27/25 vs New Haven | 3 |
| 02/25/25 @ Roseville | 4 |
| 02/24/25 @ Utica Ford | 3 |
| 02/21/25 vs St. Clair | 3 |
| + 3 more games |
L'Anse Creuse's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Elisia Simpson, who posted two points along with seven rebounds and five blocks. Simpson has been hot, having posted two or more blocks the last eight times she's played. Another player making a difference was Veronica Niarhos, who scored two points and five boards.
It was another big night for Meadow Cameron, who shot 45% from the field en route to 24 points in addition to eight rebounds and four steals for Dakota. That makes it three consecutive games in which Cameron has scored at least a third of Dakota's points. Gianna Pittiglio was another key player, putting up nine points.
L'Anse Creuse has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-18 record this season. The victory snapped Dakota's losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 9-14 record.
L'Anse Creuse does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Dakota, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 52-47 win against Anchor Bay on the 5th.
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