Lebanon posted their biggest victory since December 27, 2023 on Friday. They breezed by the Crawfordsville Athenians to the tune of 48-16. Given the Tigers' advantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 143rd, while the Athenians are ranked 357th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Lebanon's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Claire Boling led the charge by dropping a double-double on 12 points and ten steals. Boling is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed four or more in the last four games she's played. Jade Mount was another key player, going 6 for 8 en route to 12 points plus six rebounds and two steals.
Lebanon smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in January.
Despite the loss, Crawfordsville saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Sabella Moore earned eight points along with two steals.
Lebanon's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-2. As for Crawfordsville, they are on a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-10.
Lebanon has already played their next contest, a 63-36 defeat against Avon on the 7th. As for Crawfordsville, they will be playing at home against Riverton Parke at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Riverton Parke will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Crawfordsville surely won't give up without a fight.
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