Plattsburgh was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were outmatched by the Peru Nighthawks and fell 53-24. While losing is never fun, the Hornets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New York basketball rankings (they are ranked 328th, while the Nighthawks are ranked 43rd).
Peru found their leader in sophomore Reese Duprey, who dropped a double-double on 24 points and ten rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Duprey has scored all season. Natalia Gushlaw-Mirville was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 11 points and nine boards.
Plattsburgh's defeat dropped their record down to 4-10. As for Peru, their win bumped their record up to 11-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Plattsburgh will venture away from home to take on Chateaugay at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Peru, they will head out on the road to face off against Northeastern Clinton at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Peru is facing Northeastern Clinton at the right time seeing as Northeastern Clinton is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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