Granger was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 22nd straight loss dating back to last season. They took a 44-33 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Summit Academy Bears. The Lancers lost against the Bears in their previous head to head back in December of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 62-26 score last time.
Several Lancers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Kato Makoni, who earned eight points along with six rebounds and five steals. Makoni is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least three every time she's taken the court this season. Haylie Harper was another key player, posting 14 points along with seven rebounds.
Even though they lost, Granger smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Summit Academy only pulled down 13.
Leading Summit Academy to victory were Sydney Orme and Kita Holmes. Orme went 6 for 14 en route to 16 points plus six rebounds and three blocks, while Holmes went 6 for 10 en route to 19 points plus six rebounds and two blocks. What's more, Holmes also posted a 50% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest she's posted since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Sierra Johnson, who had five points along with 14 rebounds.
Granger's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Summit Academy, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Granger has already played their next contest, a 59-28 loss against Timpanogos on the 25th. As for Summit Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 46-32 defeat against San Juan on the 25th.
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