On Tuesday, February 6, the Girls JV Basketball team hosted Cass Tech in a non-conference matchup.  The game started with both teams struggling to settle in and find a rhythm.  Lakeland missed several easy scoring opportunities settling for a 7-5 lead at the end of the first quarter.  The second quarter was a tale of two halves.  The first four minutes Lakeland started making shots and was able to build a 7-point lead only to see Cass Tech storm back to pull within two points at the break (19-17).  Coming out of the break, the Eagles were again able to build another 7-point lead behind a balanced attach.  The Technicians again responded outscoring the Eagles by 3 in the quarter to take a 1-point lead into the fourth quarter (28-29).    The fourth quarter was hotly contested being a 1-point game with two minutes remaining.  Lakeland’s missed free throws and shots around the basket combined with some timely three-point shooting from Cass Tech allowed the Technicians to secure the win 35-43. This was a good game between two very tough teams.     

Seven Eagles scored in the game:  Alyssa Goldman (9), Claire Linen (7), Anna Linen (6), Haley Aberlich (5), Aly Dahm and Morgan Dial (3) and Geneva Wills (2).   Key Stats – Lakeland shot 6/17 (35%) while Cass Tech shot 10/19 (53%) from the free throw line.  The rematch will occur 2/15/24 at Lakeland.

Lakeland falls to 12-3.  9-0 in conference.