On Friday, the Orrville Red Riders were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 42-37 to the Mogadore Wildcats. While losing is never fun, the Red Riders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 379th, while the Wildcats are ranked 172nd).
Amelia Morris was her usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 15 points and 11 boards for Mogadore. Morris has been hot for a while, having posted eight or more boards the last 22 times she's played. Another player making a difference was Ari Tompkins, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 11 boards.
Orrville has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season. As for Mogadore, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Orrville will hit the road for the first time this season to face off against Wooster at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Orrville is facing Wooster at the right time seeing as Wooster is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Mogadore, they will head out on the road to square off against Woodridge at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Mogadore will also cruise into their next match with the timing on their side: Woodridge will have lost five straight heading into Monday's game.
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