Edgewood was handed a heart-breaking three-point defeat in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Portage on Saturday. The Edgewood Crusaders blew past the Portage Warriors, posting a 93-57 win. That's more bragging rights for the Crusaders, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Elias Vera and Donovan Navone certainly did their best on Saturday to avoid the loss. Vera went 6 for 13 on his way to 14 points, while Navone posted 12 points and five rebounds. Michael Nachreiner was another key player, putting up nine points.
Edgewood's victory ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-2. As for Portage, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Edgewood will take on Reedsburg in a holiday battle at at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Edgewood's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season. Portage and Adams-Friendship will compete for holiday cheer at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Portage is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 59 points per game this season.
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