The Conneaut Spartans pushed their score all the way to 67 on Friday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They took a 83-67 bruising from Wickliffe. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Conneaut of the 82-69 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in January of 2023.
Conneaut's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Chance Loomis, who scored 26 points along with six rebounds and five assists. That was a full 38.8% of Conneaut's points, marking the sixth time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points. Noah Hamm was another key contributor, scoring 18 points along with seven rebounds.
Conneaut's defeat dropped their record down to 4-16. As for Wickliffe, their win bumped their record up to 6-13.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Conneaut will take on Perry at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Conneaut is coming into the matchup with six straight defeats at home, meaning Perry will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Wickliffe, they will play host again and welcome Beachwood, where tip off is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Wickliffe's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last four matches.
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