The Carroll Chargers had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on DeKalb with a sharp 64-44 victory on Tuesday. The win was all the more spectacular given Carroll's disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 248th, while DeKalb is ranked 98th).
Carroll's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Lily George, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 13 rebounds. The match was George's third in a row with at least ten points. Ava Myers was another key contributor, scoring 19 points.
Carroll has yet to lose a contest at home this season, leaving them with a 2-6 record. As for DeKalb, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Carroll will face off against Homestead at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for DeKalb, they will head out on the road to face off against Bellmont at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Bellmont will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
