Jimtown was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 17th straight loss. They were beaten by the Culver Academies Eagles 59-17. While losing is never fun, the Jimmies can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 380th, while the Eagles are ranked 74th).
Despite the defeat, Jimtown saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Lily Gaugler posted seven points and four steals.
Kayla Herron went supernova for Culver Academies, going 6 for 10 en route to 18 points and five steals. That's the most steals Herron has posted since back in November of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Piper Brumm, who went 6 of 14 on her way to 13 points.
Jimtown's loss dropped their record down to 1-19. As for Culver Academies, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 16-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jimtown will welcome South Central at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Culver Academies, they will host Plymouth at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Plymouth will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Culver Academies surely won't give up without a fight.
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