A win for Portage just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were beaten by the Hanover Central Wildcats 42-10. The loss continues a trend for the Indians in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now lost three in a row.
Portage lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Mariah Collins, who scored six points along with three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Courtney Clark, who had four points plus six rebounds.
Even though they lost, Portage smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hanover Central only pulled down three.
Sienna Antkiewicz was the offensive standout of the matchup as she had 11 points along with three steals.
Portage now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Hanover Central, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Portage wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 39-25 defeat against South Bend Riley on the 16th. Hanover Central has also already played their next match, a 49-45 win against Highland on the 19th.
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