South Ridge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a blow against the Cromwell Cardinals, falling 69-36. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Minnesota basketball rankings (they are ranked 313th, while the Cardinals are ranked 99th).
Cromwell's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Isabella Anderson, who almost dropped a double-double with 18 points and nine boards. Anderson is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as she's posted one of at least 50% in the last six games she's played. Another player making a difference was Shannon Lund, who dropped a double-double with 13 points and ten rebounds.
South Ridge's loss dropped their record down to 10-12. As for Cromwell, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 20-3 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as the Panthers take on the Tigers at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Cherry is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 58.4 points per game this season. As for Cromwell, they will challenge Barnum at 7:15 p.m. on Monday.
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