Century was the 54-46 winner over Frankfort when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Century Centurions had to suffer through a 65-23 loss at the hands of the Frankfort Redbirds. While losing is never fun, the Centurions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 632nd, while the Redbirds are ranked 287th).
Century's loss on Monday came despite strong showings from Jaylee Vanmeter and Nevaeh Mackins. Vanmeter posted 11 points, while Mackins had eight points.
Evyn Lemmon was her usual excellent self, almost dropping a double-double with 24 points and nine rebounds for Frankfort. Lemmon has been hot recently, having posted eight or more boards the last four times she's played. Bailey Neibch was another key player, dropping a double-double with 11 points and ten rebounds.
Century's loss dropped their record down to 9-12. As for Frankfort, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 15-15.
Century wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 54-33 victory against Joppa-Maple Grove on the 12th. As for Frankfort, they will face off against Massac County at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday. Frankfort has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
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