Basketball Recap: Kankakee Valley Kougars vs. Lighthouse College Prep Academy Lions
Kankakee Valley won the last time they faced Lighthouse College Prep Academy, and things went their way on Saturday too. The Kankakee Valley Kougars blew past the Lighthouse College Prep Academy Lions 81-50. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Kougars.
Kankakee Valley's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Bobby Lalonde, who went 10 for 17 en route to 26 points plus four steals. What's more, Lalonde also posted a 59% field goal percentage, which is the highest he's posted since back in January. Another player making a difference was Brady Sampson, who made all 6 shots he took racking up 16 points plus five rebounds and three steals.
Kankakee Valley's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Lighthouse College Prep Academy, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 0-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Kankakee Valley is headed away from home for the first time to square off against Hammond Bishop Noll at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lighthouse College Prep Academy, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Lighthouse College Prep Academy Lions challenge the East Chicago Central Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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