The McKean Highlanders's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their seventh straight loss. They were beaten by Red Lion Christian Academy 49-19. McKean has struggled against the Lions recently, as their match on Tuesday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
When it comes to explaining why McKean lost, one person who can't be blamed is Alexus Barlow. Despite the final result, she scored 15 points along with eight rebounds and three steals. It was the first time this season that Barlow pulled down eight or more rebounds.
Red Lion Christian Academy was led to victory by Lauren Romjue and Aniya Freeman. Romjue dropped a double-double on 12 points and ten rebounds, while Freeman scored 17 points along with five steals. That makes it 12 consecutive games in which Freeman has scored at least a third of Red Lion Christian Academy's points. Another player making a difference was Aziza Tall, who scored seven points along with five assists and two steals.
McKean dropped their record down to 1-10 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Red Lion Christian Academy, the win got them back to even at 6-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. McKean will take on the Wolves at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Delaware (ASPIRA Charter is ranked 58th, while the Highlanders are ranked 56th). As for Red Lion Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge the Rams at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday.
