Leah Shappell
| 12/12/25 @ DeKalb | 15 |
| 12/10/25 @ Angola | 12 |
| 12/06/25 vs Columbia City | 11 |
| 12/04/25 vs Garrett | 10 |
| 12/01/25 vs Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran | 9 |
| + 8 more games |
DeKalb came into Friday's contest looking for another win against Leo, but Leah Shappell wouldn't allow it. The Lions walked away with a 56-49 win over the Barons on Friday for which the team can thank Shappell, who dropped a double-double with 23 points and 15 boards. She has been hot for a while, having posted nine or more rebounds the last 13 times she's played.
Despite the defeat, DeKalb saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Kyla Kjendalen shot 75% from the field to rack up 20 points and seven steals. Those 20 points set a new season-high mark for Kjendalen. Abbie Harris was another key player, putting up 15 points and three steals.
Leo's victory bumped their record up to 9-3. As for DeKalb, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Leo will be home for the holidays to greet Fort Wayne North Side at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Lions will be up against the Legends' rather soft defense (which has allowed 58.57 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for DeKalb, they will be playing at home against Prairie Heights at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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