Shawnee Mission North was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 46-42 heartbreaker at the hands of the Atchison Phoenix.
Atchison's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kaiya Downing, who went 6 for 8 en route to 12 points and six rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Ashlyn Housh, who posted 12 points.
Shawnee Mission North's loss dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Atchison, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-4.
Shawnee Mission North has already played their next game, a 52-43 win against Christ Prep Academy on the 21st. As for Atchison, they will take on Highland Park at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing isn't great for Atchison: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while Highland Park has snatched up five consecutive wins on the road.
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