Lewis Mills was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a blow against the Southington Blue Knights, falling 66-30. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Spartans of the 53-36 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in January of 2022.
Southington's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Hannah Blanchard, who posted ten points in addition to eight rebounds and seven steals. Blanchard is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last nine games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Lily Cooper, who earned four points along with ten steals and eight assists.
Lewis Mills' defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Southington, the win (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 12-1.
Lewis Mills will challenge Tolland at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Lewis Mills is facing Tolland at the right time seeing as Tolland is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Southington, they will welcome Rocky Hill at 6:45 p.m. on Monday.
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