It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Winamac can now relate to. They fell just short of the Knox Redskins by a score of 36-34 on Tuesday. The Warriors were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Redskins earlier this season, when they won 47-35.
02/04/25 vs Knox | 10 |
11/26/24 @ North White | 10 |
01/30/25 vs Twin Lakes | 9 |
12/30/24 @ Frankfort | 9 |
12/03/24 @ West Central | 9 |
Winamac's loss came despite strong showings from Kaelyn O?Connor and Sadie Popejoy. O?Connor posted eight points and ten boards, while Popejoy put up 14 points and six rebounds. That's the most rebounds O?Connor has posted since back in November of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Mershai Loehmer, who had six points and six boards.
Even though they lost, Winamac smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in three consecutive matches.
Winamac has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 14-10 record this season. As for Knox, they moved to 5-18 with that win, which also ended their six-game losing streak.
Winamac does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Knox, they will face off against South Bend Career Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Knox is facing South Bend Career Academy at the right time seeing as South Bend Career Academy is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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