Portland hadn't done well against Old Lyme recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Portland Highlanders walked away with a 42-29 victory over the Old Lyme Wildcats. This was a revenge game for the Highlanders: when they faced off against the Wildcats back in December of 2024, they had to take a 41-31 defeat.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Portland to victory, but perhaps none more so than Kelsey Desmarais, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Gracie DeRing, who posted eight points along with five rebounds and five blocks.
Portland's record is now 2-11. As for Old Lyme, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Portland will welcome Hale Ray at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Old Lyme, a feisty cat fight is on tap when the Old Lyme Wildcats face off against the Wheeler Lions at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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