Naperville, Ill.- The No.5 Lakers fell short in a head to head dual against No.2 North Central with a score of 26-17. Four Lakers added a win underneath their belt after tonight's match up.

(103) #5 Rayana Sahagun (GV) won by decision over #6 Madison Avila (NCC). (Dec 4-2)

(110) #1 Sage Mortimer (GV) won by decision over #6 Kendra Ryan (NCC) (Dec 9-2)

(124) #1 Amani Jones (NCC) won over #4 Aspen Blasko in a decision. (Dec 10-6)

(131) #2 Sara Sterner (NCC) tech fall over #20 Hannah Palise (GV). (TF 11-0)

(138) #2 Katerina Lange (GV) fall over #7 Emma Grimm (NCC) (Fall 1:00)

(145) #4 Bella Mir (GV) tech fall over #8 Elleni Johnson (NCC) (TF 10-0)

(160) #10 Tiera Jimerson (NCC) fall over #17 Clairssa Agostini (GV) (Fall 2:25)

(180) #3 Sabrina Nauss (GV) fall over #7 Brittyn Corbishley (NCC) (Fall 2:19)

(207) Caroline Ward (NCC) won by decision over Aaliyah Grandberry (GV) (Dec 3-0)

"I'm proud of the way we competed. North Central is a very talented team and found a way to get it done." stated Head Coach Short. "Unfortunately we weren't at full strength but I love the way we battled. We continue to get better every time we step on the mat. Grand Valley will continue to climb." added Short. 

The Lakers will head back to North Central on Sunday, December 15 for the North Central Open. More information to follow! 

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