The Spencer Rockets's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their third straight loss. They were dealt a 61-24 loss at the hands of Loyal. While losing is never fun, Spencer can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Wisconsin basketball rankings (they are ranked 354th, while Loyal is ranked 121st).
Alexa Weber was Spencer's leading scorer, having posted nine points.
Theresa Knecht held things down on the boards with seven rebounds.
Spencer bumped their record down to 1-3 with that defeat, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Loyal, the win for they keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Spencer will take on Stratford at 7:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Loyal, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Assumption at 7:15 p.m. One thing working in Assumption's favor is that they have posted big point totals every time they've taken the court this season.
