Paoli couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They came up short against the Northeast Dubois Jeeps on Thursday, falling 42-22. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Rams have suffered since January 9th.
Paoli's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jehrico Hopper, who had eight points in addition to four steals. Another player making a difference was Avery Crews, who had four points plus five rebounds and two steals.
Bella Cummins went supernova for Northeast Dubois, going 6 for 12 en route to 18 points plus six steals and two blocks. Cummins is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last nine games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Lyllee Schnell, who scored eight points along with six rebounds and three blocks.
The win made it two in a row for Northeast Dubois and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Paoli has already played their next contest, a 21-14 defeat against Southridge on the 9th. As for Northeast Dubois, they will challenge North Knox at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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