St. Charles East had to start their season on the road on Monday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a 77-61 bruising from the Waubonsie Valley Warriors. The Fighting Saints were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Warriors apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in November of 2023.
Several Fighting Saints players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Brooklyn Schilb, who went 6 for 11 en route to 17 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Corinne Reed, who earned 11 points in addition to seven rebounds and two steals.
Even though they lost, St. Charles East smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in five consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Waubonsie Valley's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Danyella Mporokoso, who went 7 for 15 en route to 25 points plus six assists and four steals. The match was Mporokoso's eighth in a row with at least ten points. Lily Newton was another key player, going 5 for 7 en route to 18 points plus four steals.
St. Charles East wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 58-22 win against Downers Grove South on the 19th. Waubonsie Valley has also already played their next game, a 54-48 victory against Prospect on the 19th.
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