Basketball Recap: Kokomo Wildkats vs. Lafayette Jefferson Bronchos
Kokomo has been a dominant force so far, but they're in the middle of a mini-slump at the moment. They lost 57-36 to the Lafayette Jefferson Bronchos on Wednesday. The matchup marked the Wildkats' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Kokomo lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Bella Richards, who earned eight points plus six rebounds and two blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Eliana Stewart, who scored seven points in addition to five rebounds and four blocks.
Even though they lost, Kokomo smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in 13 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Lafayette Jefferson's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Shaylee Barrett led the charge by going 5 for 9 en route to 14 points plus five steals and two blocks. Another player making a difference was Maya Layton, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds.
Kokomo's loss dropped their record down to 6-2. As for Lafayette Jefferson, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 6-1.
Kokomo will head out on the road to challenge Western at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lafayette Jefferson, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Harrison at 7:30 p.m.
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