There's no place like home for Lane Tech, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Sunday. They enjoyed a cozy 55-41 victory over the Niles West Wolves on Monday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Champions also won the last time the pair played back in February.
Lane Tech's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Lucy Mehlis led the charge by putting up 12 points and seven rebounds. Mehlis is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Sophia Lamperis, who posted seven points in addition to seven steals and five assists.
Champions
| 12/16/24 vs Niles West | 55-41 |
| 12/13/24 vs Simeon | 64-34 |
| 12/07/24 vs New Trier | 60-55 |
| 02/13/24 vs Niles West | 54-26 |
Lane Tech's win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-3. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.3 points per game. As for Niles West, they are on a 14-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-11.
When Lane Tech and Niles West next hit the court, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. Lane Tech will try to stop Kenwood's seven-game winning streak when the meet at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Niles West will try to stop Maine West's three-game winning streak when the meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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