Shaker Heights lost against Lutheran East back in January of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Shaker Heights Red Raiders took a blow against the Lutheran East Falcons, falling 68-33. While losing is never fun, the Red Raiders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 349th, while the Falcons are ranked 33rd).
Lutheran East found their leader in freshman Ja'Tayvea Caldwell, who posted 22 points in addition to eight boards and five steals. Caldwell is trending in the right direction considering she's improved her point production for three straight games. Danajia Woodard was another key player, putting up seven points along with five assists and four steals.
Shaker Heights dropped their record down to 6-9 with the defeat, which was their 17th straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Lutheran East, their record now sits at 10-1.
Shaker Heights has already played their next contest, a 59-46 loss against Brunswick on the 18th. As for Lutheran East, they will welcome Chaney at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lutheran East knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past three games -- so hopefully Chaney likes a good challenge.
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