Rockford East was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat. They were outmatched by the Freeport Pretzels and fell 64-24. The E-Rabs were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-11.
Rockford East's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Analise Adams, who posted 11 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Promise Crawford, who earned nine points.
Freeport found their leader in sophomore Paityn London, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten boards. London's evening made it nine games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Madelyn Barr was another key player, putting up ten points and five rebounds.
Rockford East's defeat dropped their record down to 2-23. As for Freeport, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 21-6 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rockford East will take on Harvard at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Freeport, they will challenge Hononegah at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Freeport will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
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