Whitefield Academy and Lovett squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Whitefield Academy had to settle for second. They fell 62-54 to the Lovett Lions. The WolfPack's defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Hailey Houlder
| 02/18/25 vs Lovett | 5 |
| 02/10/25 vs Wesleyan | 5 |
| 02/06/25 @ St. Francis | 4 |
| 02/04/25 @ King's Ridge Christian | 7 |
| 02/03/25 @ Landmark Christian | 4 |
| + 19 more games |
Whitefield Academy's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Emahni Chambliss, who went 8-for-17 on her way to 24 points and five steals, and Hailey Houlder, who dropped a double-double with 19 points and ten rebounds. Houlder has been hot for a while, having also posted three or more steals the last 24 times she's played. Amelia Newman was another key player, putting up six points along with five boards and three steals.
Even though they lost, Whitefield Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds every time they've taken the court this season.
Whitefield Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 15-12. As for Lovett, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 16-11.
Whitefield Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Lovett, they will venture away from home to take on Holy Innocents Episcopal at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Holy Innocents Episcopal knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past eight games -- so hopefully Lovett likes a good challenge.
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