Laurel Highlands entered their matchup against Elizabeth Forward on Monday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Laurel Highlands Mustangs took a 60-56 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Elizabeth Forward Warriors. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Mustangs came into the game with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 50th, while the Warriors are ranked 133rd).
Elizabeth Forward got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Michelle Jellison out in front who posted 16 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaelynn Settles, who put up 15 points.
Laurel Highlands' loss ended a nine-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-3. As for Elizabeth Forward, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-3.
Laurel Highlands will venture away from home to face off against Southmoreland at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Elizabeth Forward, they will host Mt. Pleasant at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Elizabeth Forward is facing Mt. Pleasant at the right time seeing as Mt. Pleasant is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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