Watkins Memorial was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 46-42 heartbreaker at the hands of the Licking Heights Hornets. The Warriors were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Hornets apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.
Several Warriors players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Casey Wheeler, who posted 15 points. Ella Perry was another key player, putting up nine points and eight rebounds.
Watkins Memorial's defeat dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Licking Heights, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Watkins Memorial will challenge Northland at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Licking Heights, they will square off against Licking Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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