Munster extended their losing streak to nine on Saturday, dropping them down to 5-14. They lost 64-44 to the Kankakee Valley Kougars. While losing is never fun, the Mustangs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 279th, while the Kougars are ranked 66th).
Arroya Mongerie
| 12/15/25 vs Illiana Christian | 17 |
| 11/20/25 vs Andrean | 17 |
| 01/17/26 vs Kankakee Valley | 16 |
| 11/11/25 @ Michigan City | 14 |
| 11/08/25 vs Merrillville | 14 |
| + 9 more games |
Despite the defeat, Munster had strong showings from Isabella Jarrett, who went 5-for-10 to rack up 11 points along with six assists and three steals, and Arroya Mongerie, who shot 42% from the field en route to 16 points. Mongerie has become a key player for the Mustangs: the team is 2-1 when she posts at least 15 points, but 3-13 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Igboamaka Odeluga, who posted three points in addition to seven rebounds and five blocks.
As for Kankakee Valley, the victory (which was their 11th in a row) raised their record to 14-3. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.8 points over those games.
Kankakee Valley's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Olivia Adams, who dropped a double-double with 23 points and 14 boards. Those 23 points gave Adams a new career-high. Camry Krueger was another key player, putting up 17 points and six steals.
Munster has already played their next matchup, a 61-50 loss against Portage on the 20th. As for Kankakee Valley, they will head out on the road to challenge Knox at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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