Portage entered their tilt with Michigan City on Wednesday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top against the Michigan City Wolves by a score of 41-31. That's more bragging rights for the Indians, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Presley Wellestat had a dynamite game for Portage, going 6 for 9 en route to 14 points. Kylie Byrd was another key player, earning 12 points in addition to six rebounds and two steals.
Portage smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in five consecutive games.
Several Wolves players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Divine Woods, who earned ten points in addition to six steals and five rebounds. Woods is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Miliayah Peoples, who had five points along with seven rebounds and two steals.
Portage now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Michigan City, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Portage has already played their next match, a 36-34 victory against Hobart on the 3rd. As for Michigan City, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 42-27 win against West Central on the 30th.
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