Reed-Custer lost against Manteno back in December of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Reed-Custer Comets received a blow as they fell 48-29 to the Manteno Panthers. While losing is never fun, the Comets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 480th, while the Panthers are ranked 216th).
Reed-Custer's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Leah Grace, who posted seven points and three steals. Another player making a difference was Alyssa Wollenzien, who scored nine points and three steals.
Manteno found their leader in sophomore Maddie Gesky, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 19 rebounds. Gesky has been hot recently, having posted 16 or more boards the last three times she's played. Annabella Gigliello was another key player, going 5 for 10 en route to 12 points.
Reed-Custer's defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 10-12. As for Manteno, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 18-4.
When Reed-Custer and Manteno next hit the court, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. Reed-Custer will try to stop Serena's five-game winning streak when the meet at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Similarly, Manteno will take on Clifton Central and their six-game winning streak at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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