Donovan/St. Anne's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their sixth straight loss. The game between Donovan/St. Anne and Illinois Lutheran wasn't particularly close, with Donovan/St. Anne falling 44-26. Donovan/St. Anne was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Illinois Lutheran apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
Donovan/St. Anne's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tiffany DeYoung, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 13 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Laylah Lou Walters, who scored nine points along with nine steals and five rebounds.
Donovan/St. Anne has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost nine of their last ten matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season. As for Illinois Lutheran, their win bumped their record up to 4-12.
Donovan/St. Anne will head out on the road to challenge Southland College Prep at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Illinois Lutheran won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Gardner-South Wilmington at 5:30 p.m. on January 26th.
