After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Chicago Hope Academy, Orr was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They skirted past the Chicago Marshall Commandos 57-54. That's more bragging rights for the Spartans, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Orr's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Carmani Sharkey led the charge by scoring 23 points along with two steals. Sharkey has been hot , having posted two or more steals the last five times she's played. Ja'Una Williams was another key player, earning 15 points in addition to six steals.
Chicago Marshall's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alysha Murphy, who went 6 for 11 en route to 12 points plus seven rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Janiyah Green, who posted 13 points plus five rebounds.
Orr's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Chicago Marshall, their defeat was their first of the season and also makes their record 3-1.
Orr won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Hansberry at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Orr is facing Hansberry at the right time seeing as Hansberry is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Chicago Marshall, they also won't have to wait long for more action: they'll challenge Chicago Hope Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Chicago Marshall is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 50.5 points per game this season.
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