Carl Junction was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They were outmatched by Grandview and fell 60-30. While losing is never fun, Carl Junction can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Missouri basketball rankings (they are ranked 353rd, while Grandview is ranked 126th).
Grandview was led to victory by Taniya Cruthird and Jada Smith. Cruthird posted 13 points and eight rebounds, while Smith had 14 points along with six boards and three steals. Smith is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last six games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Lecia Martin, who earned five points in addition to eight rebounds and five assists.
Carl Junction's loss dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Grandview, they have been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 12 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-8 record this season.
As of now, neither Carl Junction nor Grandview have any future games scheduled.
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