Basketball Recap: Alton Drops Season-High Score on Bakersfield

Comets

Team Score

02/01/25 @ Bakersfield	55
01/03/25 vs Mountain Grove	52
12/26/24 @ Licking	51
12/16/24 @ Dora	51
12/12/24 vs Licking	43

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Alton). They were the clear victor by a 55-32 margin over the Bakersfield Lions on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Comets have posted since February 19, 2024.

The victory snapped Alton's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-5 record. As for Bakersfield, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 11-5 record.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Alton will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against East Carter at 6:00 p.m. on February 17th. Bakersfield also won't see the court for a while: their next game is against Mansfield at 5:30 p.m. on February 11th.