Galena extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 13 on Monday, dropping them down to 0-12. They took a blow against the School of the Ozarks Patriots, falling 51-18. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Patriots this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 51-24 back in January.
As for School of the Ozarks, the victory snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 6-9 record. That looming 51-18 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
Leading School of the Ozarks to victory were Claire Knight and Helena Smilie. Knight dropped a double-double with 18 points and 12 steals, while Smilie went 6-for-15 en route to 15 points along with seven rebounds and three blocks. Knight is becoming a predictor of the Patriots' success: when she posts at least five steals the team is 2-1 (and 4-8 when she doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Hailey Housley, who posted five points and five boards.
Looking ahead, Galena will be playing at home against Southwest at 6:15 p.m. on Friday. As for School of the Ozarks, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 70-49 loss against New Covenant Academy on the 3rd.
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