New Palestine was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 48-35 to the Greenfield-Central Cougars. While losing is never fun, the Dragons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 148th, while the Cougars are ranked 42nd).
When it comes to explaining why New Palestine lost, don't look at Kendra Moore. Despite the final result, she posted 12 points and three steals.
Greenfield-Central's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Izzy Silcox, who had 15 points and four steals. Another player making a difference was Madison Sonsini, who almost dropped a double-double on 11 points and nine rebounds.
New Palestine's loss dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Greenfield-Central, their victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. New Palestine will head out to challenge Mt. Vernon at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Greenfield-Central, they will head out on the road to square off against Shelbyville at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Greenfield-Central is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 52 points per game this season.
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