Basketball Recap: Kouts Mustangs & Fillies vs. Washington Township Senators
Kouts was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Washington Township Senators by a score of 48-46. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Mustangs & Fillies have suffered since December 19, 2023.
Kouts' defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Ellie Nemeth, who almost dropped a double-double on 17 points and nine rebounds, and Elizabeth VanKley, who scored five points plus 16 rebounds and six blocks. With that strong performance, VanKley is now averaging an impressive 2.4 blocks per game. Bella Birky was another key player, going 5 for 11 en route to 12 points.
Even though they lost, Kouts smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Washington Township only pulled down ten.
Washington Township's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Clair Klinger, who posted 15 points along with six assists and four steals. Another player making a difference was Gracie Little, who earned 12 points along with six rebounds and five assists.
Kouts' loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Washington Township, they pushed their record up to 4-4 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Kouts has already played their next matchup (against Washington Township), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Washington Township, they will square off against Boone Grove at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Washington Township is facing Boone Grove at the right time seeing as Boone Grove is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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