The Brookfield Central Lancers can finally bid farewell to their nine-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They came out on top against Brookfield Academy by a score of 62-51. The victory was just what Brookfield Central needed coming off of a 61-35 loss in their prior match.
Brookfield Central was led to victory by Josie Piurkowski and Dylan Romero. Piurkowski scored 21 points along with nine rebounds and three steals, while Romero scored 18 points along with nine rebounds and three steals. Grace Luedke was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with nine rebounds.
Brookfield Academy's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Madison York, who scored 19 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points York has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Amelia Rigel, who scored 13 points.
Brookfield Central's victory ended a ten-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-12. As for Brookfield Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-6.
Brookfield Central will look to defend their home court on Friday against West Allis Hale at 7:00 p.m. As for Brookfield Academy, Brookfield Academy and St. Francis will face off at 6:00 p.m. on January 22nd without much rest after finishing up games yesterday.
