After two games on the road, Fort Wayne South Side is heading back home. They will welcome the Fort Wayne Wayne Generals at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Fort Wayne South Side focused on turnovers this week as the team gave up 16 on Tuesday.
Last Tuesday, Fort Wayne South Side was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 54-49 to Fort Wayne Bishop Luers. The Archers haven't had much luck with the Knights recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Despite the loss, Fort Wayne South Side had strong showings from Bry'Lee Diedrich-Williams, who went 8 for 11 en route to 18 points plus eight rebounds, and Maddie White, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 21 rebounds. White is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: she's pulled down at least 17 every time she's taken the court this season.
Even though they lost, Fort Wayne South Side smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in three consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, after only 17 points in their last matchup, Fort Wayne Wayne made sure to put some points up on the board against Heritage on Tuesday. Fort Wayne Wayne took their game with ease, bagging a 58-21 win over Heritage.
Kamoni Grayson was nothing short of spectacular: she went 10 for 13 en route to 24 points plus five rebounds and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Tani Hairston, who had nine points along with six rebounds.
Fort Wayne South Side's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Fort Wayne Wayne, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Fort Wayne South Side suffered a grim 51-31 defeat to Fort Wayne Wayne in their previous meeting back in November of 2023. Thankfully for Fort Wayne South Side, Khalise Collins (who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 12 rebounds) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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