Wellington was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a 46-37 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Jupiter Warriors. While losing is never fun, the Wolverines can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 250th, while the Warriors are ranked 113th).
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Wellington's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Rebecca Vital, who posted nine points and five boards. Vital has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last seven times she's played. Another player making a difference was Alana Russotti, who scored eight points along with six rebounds and three blocks.
Jupiter found their leader in freshman Kaydince Hallas, who dropped a double-double on ten points and ten boards. Sloan Warlow was another key player, putting up six points in addition to five rebounds and three blocks.
Wellington's defeat dropped their record down to 9-8. As for Jupiter, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 12-4.
Wellington didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 41-34 loss against Boynton Beach on the 23rd. As for Jupiter, they will be playing at home against Jensen Beach at 7:30 p.m. on Monday.
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