Even though the Lawrence Lancers have not done well against the Amesbury Redhawks recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. Lawrence strolled past Amesbury with points to spare, taking the game 52-36. This was payback for Lawrence, who suffered a 66-32 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Despite the defeat, Amesbury saw an underclassman step up: Ellison Talbot scored 13 points. Another player making a difference was Calista Catarius, who scored seven points.
Lawrence's win bumped their record up to 1-0. As for Amesbury, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lawrence will take on Billerica Memorial at 7:00 p.m. on January 5, 2024. Amesbury won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Fitchburg at 1:00 p.m. on December 28th.
