Hicksville lost against Paulding back in January of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Hicksville Aces were beaten by the Paulding Panthers 61-30. While losing is never fun, the Aces can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 620th, while the Panthers are ranked 195th).
Paulding's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kayleigh Dunham, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 13 boards. Dunham has been hot, having posted eight or more rebounds the last five times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Brooklyn Schlatter, who posted nine points in addition to six boards and five steals.
Hicksville has traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-14 record this season. As for Paulding, their victory bumped their record up to 14-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hicksville will take on Antwerp at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Paulding, they will challenge Continental at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Paulding is facing Continental at the right time seeing as Continental is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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