Portland was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. The contest between them and the East Granby Crusaders didn't end well, with the Portland Highlanders falling 44-27. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Highlanders of the 44-16 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2023.
Despite the loss, Portland still got an impressive performance from Gracie DeRing, who posted four points along with nine rebounds and three blocks.
Portland's record now sits at 2-16. As for East Granby, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-4.
Coming up, Portland will host Montville at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for East Granby, they will venture away from home to take on Somers at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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