Hempfield Area had lost four straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 12-7 to make it five. They received a blow as they fell 59-41 to the Canon-McMillan Big Macs. While losing is never fun, the Spartans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 138th, while the Big Macs are ranked 39th).
As for Canon-McMillan, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 15-4. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Canon-McMillan got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Lauren Borella out in front who posted 13 points in addition to six assists and three steals. Another player making a difference was Madison Clair, who shot 63% from the field on her way to 12 points and eight rebounds.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Hempfield Area will take on rival Upper St. Clair at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Canon-McMillan is set to square off against their familiar foe Norwin at 7:30 p.m. on Monday.
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