Peoria Heights was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss dating back to last season. They took a blow against the Lexington Minutemen, falling 62-28. One positive for the Patriots, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Peoria Heights' defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Haley Walters, who scored three points in addition to two steals, and Sylvia Thornton, who almost dropped a double-double on ten points and nine rebounds.
Peoria Heights' loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Lexington, they moved to 1-2 with that win, which also ended their five-game losing streak.
Peoria Heights will venture away from home to challenge Lewistown at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Lexington, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 37-29 defeat against Ridgeview on the 22nd.
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