Wawasee extended their winning streak to six games thanks to a huge performance from Mackenzie Hackleman. The Wawasee Warriors managed a 37-31 win over the Elkhart Christian Academy Eagles on Thursday thanks in part to Hackleman, who went 7 for 10 en route to 18 points plus three blocks. What's more, she also posted a 70% field goal percentage, which is the highest she's posted since back in November of 2023.
Wawasee smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive rebound total in three consecutive contests.
Several Eagles players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Sydni Haviland, who posted seven points plus 11 rebounds and three steals. Haviland is becoming a predictor of Elkhart Christian Academy's success: when she posts at least eight rebounds the team is undefeated (and 2-3 when she doesn't). Another player making a difference was Ivy Clapsaddle, who posted 17 points.
Wawasee pushed their record up to 8-1 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for Elkhart Christian Academy, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-3.
Wawasee and Northridge are set to duel on Tuesday. Northridge is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 62.9 points per game this season. Elkhart Christian Academy has already played their next match, a 59-17 win against Hamilton on the 6th.
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