Linton-Stockton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 50-46 heartbreaker at the hands of the Parke Heritage Wolves. While losing is never fun, the Miners can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 215th, while the Wolves are ranked 101st).
It was another big night for Emma Simpson, who dropped a double-double on 21 points and 16 rebounds for Parke Heritage. That's the most boards Simpson has posted since back in January of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Addilee Dawn Jenkins, who posted ten points and five rebounds.
Linton-Stockton's defeat dropped their record down to 6-10. As for Parke Heritage, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which somehow still isn't as good as their 16-4 record this season.
When Linton-Stockton and Parke Heritage next hit the court, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. Linton-Stockton will try to stop Sullivan's three-game winning streak when the meet at 7:00 p.m. on January 28th. Similarly, Parke Heritage will face off against Fountain Central and their eight-game winning streak at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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