Ashley came up into this matchup off a tough 26-point loss back in December of 2024. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Coleman Comets by a score of 42-39 on Tuesday. The Bears just can't catch a break and have now endured six defeats in a row.
Ashley's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Karissa Brady, who went 5 for 12 on her way to 11 points in addition to six rebounds and four steals. Brady is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last four games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Ellie Drummond, who posted 12 points and three steals.
Bears
| 01/07/25 vs Coleman | 39-42 |
| 12/19/24 @ St. Charles | 56-82 |
| 12/17/24 @ Fulton | 33-48 |
| 12/13/24 vs Vestaburg | 39-54 |
| 12/10/24 vs Merrill | 31-64 |
| 12/06/24 @ Montabella | 43-53 |
Even though they lost, Ashley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in seven consecutive contests.
Ashley's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Coleman, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 1-5.
Ashley will welcome Carson City-Crystal at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Coleman, they will head out to face off against Fulton at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Fulton will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Coleman surely won't give up without a fight.
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