Skyline extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-4. They were beaten by the Ellinwood Eagles 70-20. The Thunderbirds were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 45-12.
As for Ellinwood, they pushed their record up to 3-0 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. Fans of they have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Ellinwood was led to victory by Julia Schlessiger and Mette Maxwell. Schlessiger almost dropped a double-double with 14 points and nine boards, while Maxwell shot 56% from the field on her way to 12 points along with seven steals and six assists. Those seven steals gave Maxwell a new career-high. Eleanor Joiner was another key player, putting up nine points in addition to five rebounds and four steals.
Looking ahead, Skyline will head out to square off against Kiowa County at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Ellinwood, they will welcome Medicine Lodge on Saturday.
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