Mead Hall Episcopal School has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 29.5 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Thursday. They were beaten by the Curtis Baptist Crusaders 56-19. The Panthers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 37-3.
Despite the loss, Mead Hall Episcopal School had strong showings from Mckienze Glanton, who scored six points in addition to five rebounds, and Caroline Wiedenman, who scored seven points plus 11 rebounds.
Curtis Baptist was led to victory by Jaliyah Terry and Maci Butler. Terry went 9 for 17 en route to 25 points plus five steals, while Butler went 6 for 11 en route to 12 points plus six steals and five rebounds. Terry is crushing it when it comes to points: she's scored at least 16 every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Lily Kilroy, who scored seven points along with six steals.
Having lost for the first time this season, Mead Hall Episcopal School fell to 3-1. As for Curtis Baptist, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mead Hall Episcopal School will square off against Wardlaw Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Curtis Baptist, they and Oakbrook Prep will face off at 6:30 p.m. on Friday without much rest after finishing up games yesterday.
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