On Monday, the West Holmes Knights were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 43-37 to the Norwayne Bobcats. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 340th, while the Bobcats are ranked 134th).
Norwayne got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Ava Maibach out in front who posted 15 points and seven steals. Maibach's evening made it four games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Hannah Froelich was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 11 points and nine rebounds.
West Holmes has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-11 record this season. As for Norwayne, the win (which was their tenth in a row) raised their record to 16-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. West Holmes will welcome Loudonville at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Loudonville will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something West Holmes surely won't give up without a fight. As for Norwayne, they will host Dalton at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Norwayne is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 56.8 points per game this season.
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