The Trico Pioneers and the Edwards County Lions squared off in some playoff action on Monday, but sadly the Trico Pioneers had to settle for second. The matchup between them and the Lions wasn't particularly close, with the Pioneers falling 60-42. While losing is never fun, Trico can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 504th, while Edwards County is ranked 217th).
Trico's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Taylor Cottom, who scored 14 points along with seven rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Greta Jones, who scored six points along with six rebounds and five assists.
Trico's loss dropped their record down to 11-15. As for Edwards County, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 20-9.
Trico does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Edwards County also has no future games currently scheduled.
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