Freedom was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss dating back to last season. They lost 48-23 to the Middleton Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Patriots of the 61-27 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2023.
Despite the loss, Freedom saw an underclassman step up: freshman Aiyana Griffith posted 12 points. Griffith continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Schroeder, who earned six points.
Middleton's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Thea Williams, who went 7 for 16 en route to 18 points plus two steals. Williams is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Laurie Julot, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and ten rebounds.
Freedom's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Middleton, their record is now 3-1.
Freedom didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 39-23 loss against Jefferson on the 4th. Middleton has also already played their next matchup, a 28-22 victory against Riverview on the 4th.
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