If the Liberty Patriots were feeling good off their 72-32 takedown of the Interlake Saints last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Liberty's tough 72-48 loss to Tahoma on Monday might stick with them for a while. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss Liberty has suffered yet this season.
When it comes to explaining why Liberty lost, one person who can't be blamed is Ella Whitaker. Despite the final result, she scored 24 points along with nine rebounds and three steals. Whitaker continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Addison Tran, who scored 12 points along with two steals.
Liberty has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-6 record this season. As for Tahoma, their victory was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-2.
Liberty will face off against Lake Washington at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Tahoma won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Kentwood at 5:30 p.m. on January 16th. Kentwood will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
