Reading extended their losing streak to five on Thursday, dropping them down to 6-12. They took a blow against the Concord Yellowjackets, falling 65-17. While losing is never fun, the Rangers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Michigan basketball rankings (they are ranked 454th, while the Yellowjackets are ranked 40th).
McKenzey Penza was Reading's leading scorer, having posted seven points. Faith Kipfmiller held things down on the boards with eight rebounds.
As for Concord, the win (which was their 17th in a row) raised their record to 17-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 29.3 points on average over those games.
It was another big night for Bradie Lehman, who shot 56% from the field en route to 24 points in addition to eight rebounds and six steals. She is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in each of the last 13 games she's played. Cieara Barrett was another key player, going 6-for-9 on her way to 15 points and five steals.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Reading will venture away from home to challenge Pittsford at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Concord, they will square off against Maple Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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