Avon Lake managed to keep up with Elyria until halftime on Tuesday, but things quickly went downhill from there. The Avon Lake Shoremen came up short against the Elyria Pioneers, falling 77-56. The Shoremen have struggled against the Pioneers recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Elyria's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jayden Crutcher, who went 10 of 22 on his way to 25 points along with five boards and three steals. Crutcher's evening made it five games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Cam Bell was another key player, going 7 for 13 en route to 18 points and eight rebounds.
Avon Lake's defeat dropped their record down to 3-15. As for Elyria, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-4 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Avon Lake will face off against Olmsted Falls at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Avon Lake's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three matchups. As for Elyria, they will challenge Steele at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Steele's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 17 games.
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