Basketball Recap: Chloe Popa Key Part of a Team Effort in Lakers Win

Lakers

Margin (Wins)

12/13/24 vs North Warren Central	28
12/23/24 @ North Warren Central	21
12/20/24 @ Warrensburg	9
12/06/24 vs Waterford-Halfmoon	7
12/17/24 vs Whitehall	-21

While Lake George didn't have the best season last year (they finished 3-17), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They blew past the North Warren Central Cougars 42-21 on Monday. The Lakers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three matchups by 21 points or more this season.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Lake George to victory, but perhaps none more so than Chloe Popa, who almost dropped a double-double on 13 points and nine steals. Popa has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last five times she's played. Madyson Brennan was another key player, putting up 11 points along with seven boards and seven blocks.

The win made it two in a row for Lake George and bumps their season record up to 5-1. As for North Warren Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.

Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Bolton Central the next time they take the court. North Warren Central will host Bolton Central at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, while Lake George will head out to face them at 6:30 p.m. on January 6, 2025.