Fennimore extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 11-7. They lost 58-38 to the Darlington Redbirds. The game was over by the end of the first half, with no points scored by either team from that point forward.
Brooklyn Ritchie
| 01/27/26 @ Darlington | 8 |
| 01/20/26 @ Lancaster | 10 |
| 01/16/26 @ Cuba City | 10 |
Fennimore's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brooklyn Ritchie, who posted nine points in addition to eight boards and three steals. Ritchie has been hot recently, having posted eight or more rebounds the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Kate Kenney, who had 12 points and five boards.
As for Darlington, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory they have posted against Fennimore since December 13, 2022.
Darlington's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Maddie Gratz, who earned 18 points along with six rebounds and four blocks. Those four blocks gave Gratz a new career-high. Sadie Goebel was another key player, going 5-for-10 to rack up 12 points in addition to seven boards and six assists.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fennimore will take on Southwestern at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Golden Eagles will be up against the Wildcats' rather soft defense (which has allowed 53.28 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Darlington, they will challenge Mineral Point at 7:15 p.m. on Friday.
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