The Windsor Locks Raiders had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against East Windsor by a score of 41-32 on Friday. The win was just what Windsor Locks needed coming off of a 57-31 defeat in their prior game.
Windsor Locks' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jasmine Hurdle, who scored 15 points along with six rebounds and two steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Hurdle has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Maeve McGinnis, who scored 11 points along with eight rebounds.
When it comes to explaining why East Windsor lost, one person who can't be blamed is Bailey Winner. Despite the final result, she scored 16 points along with six rebounds and four blocks. That was a full 50% of East Windsor's points, marking the seventh time in a row she's earned more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Nohely Santana, who scored three points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Windsor Locks' win bumped their record up to 3-5. As for East Windsor, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Windsor Locks will take on East Granby at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday. East Granby's defense has only allowed 28 points per game this season, so Windsor Locks' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for East Windsor, they will head out on the road to face off against Somers at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Connecticut (Somers is ranked 52nd, while East Windsor is ranked 63rd).
