Norton Science & Language Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were outmatched by the Crossroads Christian Warriors and fell 44-11. The Rockets were down 30-9 at the end of the third quarter, and things only got worse from there.
Norton Science & Language Academy's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nicole Jaramillo, who posted two points along with seven rebounds and three steals.
Aryanna Ahlrich went supernova for Crossroads Christian, going 11 of 24 on her way to 23 points and six steals. That makes it three consecutive games in which Ahlrich has scored at least a third of Crossroads Christian's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Annalee El Rai, who went 5 of 12 on her way to 10 points and four steals.
Norton Science & Language Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Crossroads Christian, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Bethel Christian the next time they take the court. Norton Science & Language Academy will head out to face Bethel Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while Crossroads Christian will host them at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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