The Banning Lewis Academy Stallions came tearing into Tuesday's match with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 16.8 points) and they left with even more momentum. They secured a 37-31 W over Ellicott. This was payback for Banning Lewis Academy, who suffered a 44-20 loss the last time these two teams met.
Banning Lewis Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kaylee Gentsch, who scored 12 points. Gentsch's trending in the right direction, as she's improved his point production for three games straight. Another player making a difference was Ashtyn McKean, who scored 12 points.
Ellicott's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kassiah Ducworth, who scored nine points along with six rebounds and four blocks. Ducworth is absolutely dominating the steal category: she's posted at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Nova Erickson was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with eight rebounds.
Banning Lewis Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 11-3 record this season. As for Ellicott, their loss dropped their record down to 5-8.
Banning Lewis Academy will be playing at home against Manitou Springs at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Manitou Springs is coming into the match on a four-game losing streak. As for Ellicott, they will head out on the road to challenge Florence at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
