Ashley played a tough game on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They lost 69-47 to the St. Charles Bulldogs. While losing is never fun, the Bears can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Michigan basketball rankings (they are ranked 627th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 208th).
Karissa Brady
| 02/07/25 vs St. Charles | 60% |
| 12/19/24 @ St. Charles | 58% |
| 01/05/24 @ Carson City-Crystal | 57% |
| 01/24/25 vs Montabella | 54% |
| 02/21/24 @ Owendale-Gagetown | 53% |
Ashley's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Karissa Brady, who went 9 for 15 on her way to 20 points along with five boards and three steals. The dominant performance also gave Brady a new career-high in field goal percentage (60%). Ellie Drummond was another key player, dropping a double-double on 17 points and 12 rebounds.
Leading St. Charles to victory were Nicole Zelinko and Allison Zelinko. Nicole went 6 of 10 en route to 14 points and five steals, while Allison posted ten points in addition to eight steals and six boards. Allison is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Kylie Fitting, who earned nine points and six rebounds.
Ashley dropped their record down to 2-13 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight at home. As for St. Charles, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 12-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ashley will venture away from home to face off against Coleman at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Ashley is facing Coleman at the right time seeing as Coleman is stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for St. Charles, they will head out on the road to square off against Sacred Heart Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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