This season hasn't been kind to the Defiance Bulldogs, who are still winless after their sixth game. They took a serious blow against Ayersville on Monday, falling 50-21. While losing is never fun, Defiance can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 698th, while Ayersville is ranked 64th).
Despite the loss, Defiance had strong showings from Isabella Rowlison, who scored five points, and Samantha Hohenberger, who scored five points along with five rebounds. Rowlison continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played.
Defiance's defeat was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which bumped their record down to 0-6. As for Ayersville, the win for they keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Defiance won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Tinora at 6:15 p.m. on December 12th. Tinora and Defiance are at an even 3-3 over their past six head-to-heads. Ayersville won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Archbold at 7:00 p.m. on December 12th.
