Fort Zumwalt East was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They were outmatched by the Grandview Bulldogs and fell 61-21. The match marked the Lions' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Grandview's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jada Smith led the charge by putting up ten points in addition to seven boards and seven steals. That's the most steals Smith has posted since back in January. Another player making a difference was Taniya Cruthird, who posted 13 points and five rebounds.
Fort Zumwalt East's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Grandview, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 5-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Fort Zumwalt East will venture away from home to square off against Troy-Buchanan at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Grandview, they will head out to face off against Excelsior Springs at 7:00 p.m. on January 6, 2025. Grandview knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past three games -- so hopefully Excelsior Springs likes a good challenge.
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