Concord extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 11 on Friday, dropping them down to 0-6. They had to suffer through a 68-25 loss at the hands of the Forest Hills Yellow Jackets. If the Spiders were looking for revenge after losing 60-34 to the Yellow Jackets when the teams met back in December of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Despite the loss, Concord still got an impressive performance from Taryn Blue, who shot 67% from the field on her way to 15 points. Aniya Edwards also deserves some recognition as she scored her first point of the season.
As for Forest Hills, they now have a winning record of 3-2. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three contests by 32 points or more this season.
Forest Hills' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Leyah Melton, who posted 15 points and six steals. Marianna Shine was another key player, going 6-for-8 en route to 12 points and five steals.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Concord will face off against Carson at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. This will be the Spiders' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Forest Hills, they will welcome Sun Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Yellow Jackets will be up against the Spartans' rather soft defense (which has allowed 52.8 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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