Lapel suffered their biggest defeat since November 16, 2024 on Tuesday. They came up short against the Pendleton Heights Arabians, falling 61-41. The Bulldogs were probably out for revenge after losing 57-44 to them when the teams met back in January of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
When it comes to explaining why Lapel lost, don't look at Laniah Wills. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 27 points and 12 boards. Wills is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down 12 or more in the last seven games she's played.
Leading Pendleton Heights to victory were Adah Hupfer and Kaycie Warfel. Hupfer dropped a double-double on 22 points and 15 rebounds, while Warfel went 9 of 19 on her way to 19 points along with eight rebounds and six assists. That's the most assists Warfel has posted since back in December of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Olivia Jones, who posted six points in addition to eight boards and six assists.
Bulldogs
| 01/07/25 @ Pendleton Heights | 41-61 |
| 01/02/25 vs Winchester Community | 61-43 |
| 12/19/24 vs Monroe Central | 48-39 |
| 12/17/24 @ Eastern Hancock | 60-56 |
| 12/14/24 vs Tipton | 86-17 |
Lapel moved to 10-6 with that loss, which also ended their six-game winning streak. As for Pendleton Heights, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 10-6.
Lapel and Pendleton Heights' offenses will be put to the test in their next games. Lapel and Sheridan (who has only given up 29.69 points per game) will meet at 7:30 p.m. on January 14th. Lapel is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.5 points per game this season. Meanwhile, Pendleton Heights and Alexandria-Monroe (who has only given up 29.76 points per game) will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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