Eisenhower came into this matchup off a tough 35-point defeat last Friday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Andover Central Jaguars by a score of 47-44 on Tuesday. The Tigers' loss continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Eisenhower's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ella Friend, who almost dropped a double-double with nine points and ten boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Payton Blue, who shot 55% from the field en route to 14 points.
Leading Andover Central to victory were Reese Wilborn and Payton Converse. Wilborn went 5-for-10 on her way to 14 points, while Converse shot 42% from the field to rack up 13 points and five rebounds. Wilborn continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Emma Cooper was another key player, putting up six points and six boards.
Eisenhower's loss dropped their record down to 6-13. As for Andover Central, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-7.
Eisenhower wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 47-40 defeat against Arkansas City on the 27th. As for Andover Central, they have also already played their next contest, a 59-40 victory against Newton on the 27th.
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