The Oakwood Comets's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Monday after their third straight loss. They fell to Hoopeston 50-44. Oakwood has struggled against Hoopeston recently, as their contest on Monday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
When it comes to explaining why Oakwood lost, one person who can't be blamed is Jaydah Arrowsmith. Despite the final result, she scored 21 points along with five rebounds and four steals. That was a full 47.7% of Oakwood's points, marking the fifth time in a row she's earned more than a third of the team's points. Luci Morris was another key contributor, scoring eight points.
Oakwood has been struggling recently, as they've lost 12 of their last 15 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-17 record this season. As for Hoopeston, they now have a winning record of 11-10.
Oakwood's road trip will continue as they head out to face Westville at 5:00 p.m. on January 17th. Westville has now lost 13 straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since November 27. As for Hoopeston, they will head out on the road to take on Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin is out to stop a three-game streak of losses at home.
