After flying high against Westview last Wednesday, the Lincoln Northeast Rockets came back down to earth. Lincoln Northeast took a 66-56 hit to the loss column at the hands of Papillion-LaVista South on Friday. Having run the score up that high, both teams might be doing some extra defensive drills very soon.
Several Rockets players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Doneelah Washington, who scored 14 points along with eight rebounds and three steals. Washington is crushing the rebound category: she's posted at least eight every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Yelaniya Bradley, who scored 15 points along with six rebounds.
Papillion-LaVista South's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kamryn Exner, who went 6 for 10 from beyond the arc en route to 20 points and 0 assists. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Exner has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Kate Ligon, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 12 rebounds.
Lincoln Northeast's loss dropped their record down to 18-7. As for Papillion-LaVista South, they have been performing well recently as they've won 13 of their last 16 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 17-7 record this season.
Lincoln Northeast does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Papillion-LaVista South, they will square off against Bellevue West at 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Bellevue West will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something Papillion-LaVista South surely won't give up without a fight.
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