The Laporte Wildcats's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their fifth straight loss. They were beaten by Kelliher/Northome 83-22. While losing is never fun, Laporte can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Minnesota basketball rankings (they are ranked 384th, while Kelliher/Northome is ranked 98th).
Kelliher/Northome was led to victory by Kylee Binkley and Kate Thayer. Binkley scored 14 points along with eight rebounds and six assists, while Thayer almost dropped a double-double on 19 points and nine steals. Thayer is crushing the point category: she's posted at least 15 every time she's taken the court this season. Charli Hallstrom was another key contributor, scoring 11 points along with four steals.
Laporte has not been sharp recently as the team has lost 20 of their last 21 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-28 record this season. As for Kelliher/Northome, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 18-3.
Laporte will head out on the road to take on Clearbrook-Gonvick at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Kelliher/Northome, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Nevis at 7:15 p.m. on Friday.
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