Crete lost against York two weeks ago and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Crete Cardinals fell 38-27 to the York Dukes. While losing is never fun, the Cardinals can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 109th, while the Dukes are ranked 27th).
York had a senior duo take command as Lainey Portwine almost dropped a double-double on 12 points and nine rebounds and Chloe Koch posted 11 points in addition to five boards and four steals. Portwine is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last 11 games she's played.
Crete has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season. As for York, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 15-2.
Crete will take on Schuyler at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for York, they will square off against Douglas County West at 6:00 p.m. on February 7th.
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