The Lyle/Pacelli Athletics had to endure a 20-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They took down Wabasha-Kellogg 49-33 on Monday. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Lyle/Pacelli has managed all season.
Wabasha-Kellogg's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Ileana DeAngel, who scored 18 points along with seven rebounds and four steals, and Brielle Adams who scored seven points along with five rebounds and three steals. That was a full 54.5% of Wabasha-Kellogg's points, marking the 12th time in a row she's earned more than a third of the team's points.
Even though they lost, Wabasha-Kellogg smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive rebounds. This was only their 11th loss (out of 13 games) when they hit their own glass that hard.
Lyle/Pacelli's victory ended a nine-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-17. As for Wabasha-Kellogg, they dropped their record down to 2-17 with that loss, which was their 22nd straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lyle/Pacelli won't have much time to rest: their next game is against the Burros at 7:15 p.m. on January 30th. Lanesboro is coming into the contest on a five-game losing streak. As for Wabasha-Kellogg, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against the Knights at 7:15 p.m. on January 30th.
