The Annapolis Cougars were not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They suffered a rough 42-22 loss at the hands of Lutheran. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Annapolis of the 37-30 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2022.
When it comes to explaining why Annapolis lost, one person who can't be blamed is Kennedy Orlando. Despite the final result, she scored 14 points. That was a full 63.6% of Annapolis' points, marking the third time in a row she's earned more than a third of the team's points.
Lutheran got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Mackenzie Bohn out in front who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Bohn has scored all season. Anastasia Johnston was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with four steals.
Annapolis' defeat dropped their record down to 5-13. As for Lutheran, their win bumped their record up to 11-6.
Annapolis won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Academy for Business & Tech at 5:30 p.m. on February 23rd. Academy for Business & Tech is coming into the contest with seven straight losses on the road, meaning Annapolis will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Lutheran, they and Novi Christian Academy will face off at 7:30 p.m. on February 23rd without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Lutheran's defense has only allowed 30 points per game this season, so Novi Christian Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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