East Troy extended their losing streak to six on Tuesday, dropping them down to 6-12. They were beaten by the St. Thomas More Cavaliers 63-19. While losing is never fun, the Trojans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Wisconsin basketball rankings (they are ranked 276th, while the Cavaliers are ranked 35th).
As for St. Thomas More, they are on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 14 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-2 record this season. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 games by 21 points or more this season.
St. Thomas More had a senior duo take command as Olivia Lavigne shot 78% from the field to rack up 19 points and eight rebounds and Hanna Bultman went 9-for-13 en route to 18 points and eight boards. Bultman has been hot, having posted eight or more rebounds the last five times she's played. Another player making a difference was Zoe Dispennette, who posted ten points in addition to eight boards and three steals.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. East Troy will challenge Fort Atkinson at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for St. Thomas More, they will face off against Racine Lutheran at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
