Basketball Recap: Kouts Mustangs & Fillies vs. Hanover Central Wildcats
Kouts was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost to the Hanover Central Wildcats at home by a 51-32 margin. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Mustangs & Fillies of the 49-28 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Kouts lost, don't look at Ellah Young. Despite the final result, she earned 13 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Ellie Nemeth, who posted five points in addition to eight rebounds.
Hanover Central's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Sienna Stilley led the charge by going 6 for 8 en route to 14 points plus two steals. Stilley has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Simone Parker, who earned 11 points.
Kouts' defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Hanover Central, their win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-3.
Kouts will venture away from home to take on Washington Township at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hanover Central, they will host Illiana Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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