Kenosha, Wis. – Despite Chloe Van Zeeland's career night, the Parkside Rangers fell to the Lewis Flyers in a hard-fought battle at De Simone Arena. The Rangers struggled from three-point range, shooting just 6-25. However, Van Zeeland shined with a career-high 25 points, three triples, and five rebounds.
Inside the Box Score:
- Chloe Van Zeeland netted a career-high 25 points (9-14 FG, 3-5 3P).
- Sheridan Flauger nearly completed a double-double, with 10 points and 9 rebounds.
- The Rangers shot just 36% as a team.
How It Happened:
The battle between Lewis and Parkside began as a high-scoring, fast-paced contest. Peighton Nelson got the Rangers on the board with a clean pull-up jumper. Chloe Van Zeeland followed by scoring the next four points for Parkside. However, Lewis continued strong in the first quarter, opening a 16-8 lead. Van Zeeland then connected on back-to-back three-pointers, jolting energy into the Rangers. Jaelyn Derlein capped an 8-0 run with a triple, tying the game at 19 after the first quarter.
The momentum shifted in the second quarter, where the Rangers struggled offensively, shooting just 3-11 from the field and scoring nine points. Despite this, their physical and aggressive defense held Lewis to 15 points. The low-scoring trend continued into the third quarter, which Lewis narrowly edged 11-10. Parkside entered the fourth quarter looking revitalized. Trailing 51-41, they staged a spirited comeback. Van Zeeland sparked the rally, scoring six straight points and dominating both inside and from the perimeter. Lillie Petersen and Sheridan Flauger added clutch three-pointers, bringing the Rangers within six at 54-48.
Defensive intensity kept the game close. Buckets from Van Zeeland and Flauger trimmed the deficit to 56-55 with five minutes remaining. A three-minute scoring drought ensued before Lewis restored a six-point cushion. Flauger responded with a tear-drop shot, drawing a foul and converting the free throw. Cassidy Arni then meandered through traffic for a crucial layup, cutting the deficit to one point, 62-61, with 22 seconds left.
Despite their resilience, the Rangers couldn't close the gap, as Lewis sealed the win with clutch free throws in the final seconds.
Next Up:
The Rangers continue their Thanksgiving week on the road, facing St. Cloud State on Saturday. Tip-off is at 1:00 PM as the team looks to rebound and return to the win column. For coverage, visit ParksideRangers.com/coverage.
