After flying high against the Litchfield Terriers last Monday, the Reading Rangers came back down to earth. Reading fell just short of the Spartans by a score of 44-41. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat Reading has suffered since December 19, 2023.
Despite the loss, Reading still got an impressive performance from Aubree Ervans, who scored 20 points along with five rebounds. Maggie Santure was another key contributor, scoring 12 points.
It was another big night for Maddux Locke, who scored 21 points along with five assists and five steals for Springport. Locke is crushing the steal category: she's posted at least three every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Chloey Speer, who scored four points along with six steals.
Reading's loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-8. As for Springport, their win bumped their record up to 10-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Reading will face off against the Chargers at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Union City has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last five games. As for Springport, they won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against the Comets at 5:30 p.m. on February 2nd. Hanover-Horton is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last three games.
