Churubusco was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 33-28 heartbreaker at the hands of the West Noble Chargers. The game marked the Eagles' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Churubusco lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Patty Wiggs, who posted nine points along with seven rebounds and four steals. Lilly Rinker was another key player, putting up four points and 11 rebounds.
Even though they lost, Churubusco smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as West Noble only pulled down seven offensive boards.
West Noble found their leader in freshman Elyse Mead, who put up nine points along with seven boards and five assists. Mead is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last seven games she's played.
Churubusco's defeat dropped their record down to 3-8. As for West Noble, their victory ended a 12-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-8.
Churubusco didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 45-29 loss against Garrett on the 17th. As for West Noble, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 60-36 defeat against Whitko on the 17th.
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