Fort Wayne North Side was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 14th straight defeat dating back to last season. The match between them and the Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger Saints didn't end well, with the Fort Wayne North Side Legends falling 51-35. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Legends of the 53-32 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2023.
Fort Wayne North Side's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jayonna Flotow, who had seven points plus seven rebounds and five blocks. Kaydence Wallace was another key player, posting nine points.
Even though they lost, Fort Wayne North Side smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Mati Johannsen out in front who went 7 for 13 en route to 19 points plus five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Izzie Eke, who scored 15 points in addition to five rebounds and two blocks.
Fort Wayne North Side's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger, they moved to 2-3 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
Fort Wayne North Side won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against East Noble at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. East Noble is coming into the matchup with three straight defeats at home, meaning Fort Wayne North Side will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger, they also won't have to wait long for more action: they'll challenge New Haven at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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