The Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Bears have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six matches by 20 points or more this season. They were the clear victor by a 66-43 margin over Winnebago. The victory was just what Laurel-Concord-Coleridge needed coming off of a 70-42 defeat in their prior matchup.
Among those leading the charge was Tali Erwin, who scored 18 points along with seven rebounds. That's the first time this season that she scored 15 or more points. Mallory Eriksen was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with seven rebounds and four steals.
When it comes to explaining why Winnebago lost on Friday, one person who can't be blamed is Tressa BigBear. Despite the final result, she scored nine points along with six rebounds and five steals. Another player making a difference was Daynee Harlan, who scored eight points.
Laurel-Concord-Coleridge's victory bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Winnebago, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-6.
Laurel-Concord-Coleridge and Pierce will face off at 12:30 p.m. on December 30, 2023 without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Nebraska (Pierce is ranked 120th, while Laurel-Concord-Coleridge is ranked 99th). Winnebago and Wayne will face off at 9:30 a.m. on December 30, 2023 without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Wayne is hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses.
