While Lovejoy didn't have the best season last year (they finished 5-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They came up short against the Dutchtown Bulldogs on Tuesday, falling 66-46. The defensive woes were uncharacteristic for the Wildcats, who until this game were averaging 24.8 points allowed.
Lovejoy lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Jabria LeSane, who scored 12 points along with seven rebounds and five assists. LeSane is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least three every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Charlye Fairchild, who went 7 for 15 en route to 19 points plus six rebounds.
Dutchtown was led to victory by Jaleia Robinson and Laylah Simpson. Robinson went 6 for 12 en route to 13 points plus eight rebounds and two steals, while Simpson went 8 for 16 en route to 16 points plus four steals. Li'Ara Stephenson was another key player, posting eight points.
Lovejoy's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 4-1. As for Dutchtown, the victory made it two in a row for them and also bumps their season record up to 4-1.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Morrow the next time they take the court. Lovejoy will head out to face Morrow at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, while Dutchtown will host them at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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