Firestone extended their losing streak to four on Saturday, dropping them down to 6-11. They took a blow against the Cloverleaf Colts, falling 63-28. While losing is never fun, the Falcons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 626th, while the Colts are ranked 207th).
As for Cloverleaf, their victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-4. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight matchups by 22 points or more this season.
Cloverleaf was led to victory by Evie Barth and Makinsey Bayer. Barth went 10-for-21 en route to 22 points in addition to eight boards and three steals, while Bayer shot 44% from the field on her way to 15 points and four steals. Barth's big performance that afternoon made it four games in a row in which she has scored at least 19 points. Another player making a difference was Addie Evans, who posted eight points and three steals.
Coming up, Firestone will square off against Roosevelt at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Cloverleaf, they will challenge Field at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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