Lane Tech hadn't done well against New Trier recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Lane Tech Champions managed a 60-55 victory over the New Trier Trevians. Given the Champions' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 65th, while the Trevians are ranked 253rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Lane Tech got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Emily Rue out in front who went 5 for 7 en route to 12 points plus five rebounds and three steals. What's more, Rue also posted a 71% field goal percentage, which is the highest she's posted since back in December of 2023. Amalia Rojas was another key player, going 7 for 12 en route to 19 points.
The victory (which was Lane Tech's fifth in a row) raised their record to 6-1. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.6 points per game. As for New Trier, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Lane Tech wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 39-27 loss against Fenwick on the 8th. As for New Trier, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Palatine at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in New Trier's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three games.
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