On Saturday, Immaculate Conception faced West Orange in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Immaculate Conception Lions fell just short of the West Orange Mountaineers by a score of 43-41. The Lions just can't catch a break and have now endured five losses in a row.
West Orange found their leader in sophomore Rhyan Watt, who posted 24 points and four steals. Watt is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in each of the last seven games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kyley Gary-Grayson, who had nine points.
Immaculate Conception's defeat dropped their record down to 9-7. As for West Orange, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 21-7 record this season.
Immaculate Conception will face off against Morris Catholic on Wednesday. As for West Orange, they will challenge Memorial on Thursday. West Orange is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 50.8 points per game this season.
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