After flying high against Washington last Friday, Decatur came back down to earth. The Decatur Seahawks fell just short of the Wicomico Indians by a score of 47-45 on Monday. The defeat continues a trend for the Seahawks in their matchups with the Indians: they've now lost five in a row.
Maleah Blake
| 02/03/25 @ Wicomico | 4 |
| 01/31/25 vs Washington | 3 |
| 01/27/25 vs Pocomoke | 7 |
| 01/25/25 vs Wicomico | 2 |
| 01/17/25 vs Parkside | 9 |
| + 10 more games |
Decatur's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Maleah Blake, who posted 14 points and four steals. Blake is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Allison Swift, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 12 boards.
Even though they lost, Decatur smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 21 offensive rebounds in four consecutive games.
Wicomico's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Carlisa Johnson, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 12 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Se'Lah Foreman, who earned 20 points and six assists.
Decatur's defeat dropped their record down to 11-4. As for Wicomico, they pushed their record up to 14-2 with the victory, which was their 23rd straight at home dating back to last season.
Decatur has already played their next matchup, a 70-19 win against Mardela on the 6th. As for Wicomico, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 69-35 victory against Washington on the 5th.
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