The Lane Tech Champions's three-game losing streak came to an end on Tuesday. They took their contest on the road with ease, bagging a 60-32 win over Payton College Prep. Given Lane Tech's advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 165th, while Payton College Prep is ranked 334th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Lane Tech's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Lucy Mehlis led the charge by scoring eight points along with six rebounds. Another player making a difference was Melanie Blanco, who scored eight points along with seven assists and three steals.
Lane Tech's win bumped their record up to 13-8. As for Payton College Prep, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season.
Lane Tech will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Whitney Young at 5:00 p.m. Whitney Young is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 57.2 points per game. As for Payton College Prep, they will head out on the road to take on Lincoln Park at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
