The Illiana Christian Vikings waltzed into their contest on Wednesday with six straight wins but they left with seven. They beat Kouts by the very same score they won with last week: 44-41. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win Illiana Christian has posted yet this season.
Illiana Christian's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Avery Olthof, who scored six points along with ten rebounds and two steals. Olthof is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played. Ella Olthof was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with two steals.
Illiana Christian is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-8 record this season. As for Kouts, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-18.
Illiana Christian will take on Whiting at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Kouts on the road again on Friday and play against DeMotte Christian at 5:00 p.m. on February 2nd.
