The Glenburn Panther waltzed into their match Tuesday with two straight wins but they left with three. They took down Westhope/Newburg 53-37. That looming 53-37 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Glenburn yet this season.
Despite the defeat, Westhope/Newburg saw an underclassman step up: Marleigh Henry scored 15 points along with nine rebounds and five steals. Henry continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last four games she's played.
Even though they lost, Westhope/Newburg were smashing the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
The victory got Glenburn back to even at 4-4. As for Westhope/Newburg, they are on a eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Glenburn will head out on the road to face off against South Prairie/Max at 5:24 p.m. on Friday. As for Westhope/Newburg, they will be playing at home against Our Redeemer's Christian at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday.
