Springfield had lost three straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 10-11 to make it four. They were outmatched by the Fairmont Firebirds and fell 65-31. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Wildcats have suffered since December 22, 2025.
Milly Portis
| 02/12/26 vs Fairmont | 19 |
| 02/11/26 vs Carroll | 15 |
| 02/07/26 vs Archbishop Alter | 17 |
| 01/31/26 vs Wayne | 17 |
Defeat or not, Springfield got some senior leadership from Milly Portis and Kleighonna Grable. Portis posted 19 points and three steals, while Grable scored six points and three steals. Portis' big performance that evening made it four games in a row in which she has scored at least 15 points.
As for Fairmont, the win keeps them at an undefeated 22-0. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 62.5 points this season.
Fairmont's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Janiyah Hargrave, who almost dropped a double-double with 24 points and nine rebounds. Hargrave continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Kaylah Thornton was another key player, going 7-for-11 on her way to 17 points in addition to eight boards and three steals.
Springfield has already played their next game, a 50-33 victory against Urbana on the 14th. Fairmont does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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