The Westbrook Blue Blazes lost against the Deering Rams back in January, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. Westbrook took a 53-43 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Rams. Westbrook has struggled against the Rams recently, as their contest on Tuesday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
When it comes to explaining why Westbrook lost, one person who can't be blamed is Kylie Young. Despite the final result, she almost dropped a double-double on 13 points and nine rebounds. Young continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Taylar Hodge, who scored 13 points along with five rebounds.
Westbrook has been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 11 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season. As for Deering, the win got them back to even at 8-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Westbrook will face off against the Hawks at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The timing is sure in Marshwood's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while the Blue Blazes have been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road. As for Deering, they will face off against the Rangers at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Maine (Greely is ranked 51st, while the Rams are ranked 57th).
