Wellington proved they can win big last Wednesday (they won by 37) and on Saturday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged the Brookside Cardinals out 33-31. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Dukes have posted since January 24, 2024.
It was another big night for Brooke Lehmkuhl, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 16 boards. She is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down 12 or more in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Mackenzie Jerousek, who posted five points.
Brookside's loss came despite strong showings from Bailey Brennen and Markie Aliff. Brennen had six points, while Aliff scored four points and nine boards.
Dukes
| 02/01/25 @ Brookside | 33-31 |
| 01/29/25 @ Black River | 58-21 |
| 01/27/25 vs Northwestern | 40-23 |
The win was the third in a row for Wellington, bringing their record for this year to 11-8. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 25.0 points per game. As for Brookside, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season.
Wellington will challenge Clearview at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Brookside, they will venture away from home to challenge Buckeye at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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