The Hilltop Cadets came tearing into Monday's contest with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 27.2 points) and they left with even more momentum. They snuck past Swanton with a 49-44 victory. This was payback for Hilltop, who suffered a 55-44 defeat the last time these two teams met.
It was another big night for Libbie Baker, who dropped a double-double on 24 points and 15 rebounds. The matchup was her sixth in a row with at least ten points.
Despite the loss, Swanton still got an impressive performance from Peighton Manning, who scored 17 points. Those 17 points set a new season-high mark for her. Another player making a difference was Emma Crow, who scored ten points.
Hilltop's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-4. As for Swanton, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hilltop will face off against Gorham Fayette at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Gorham Fayette is coming into the match on a four-game losing streak. As for Swanton, they will head out on the road to face off against Patrick Henry at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Patrick Henry is coming into the match hot, having won their last five games.
