Reed-Custer was the 42-30 winner over Peotone when they last played one another back in February, but their luck changed this time around. The Comets fell just short of the Blue Devils by a score of 38-36 on Monday. Comets fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Blue Devils since Monday.
Reed-Custer's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alyssa Wollenzien, who posted 14 points in addition to seven rebounds and six steals. That was a full 38.9% of the Comets' points, marking the fifth time in a row Wollenzien has earned more than a third of the team's points. Brooklyn Gonzalez also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.
Peotone found their leader in freshman Payton Pape, who put up nine points. Pape has been hot recently, having also posted two or more steals the last three times she's played. Addison Brandau was another key player, putting up four points.
Reed-Custer is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-4. As for Peotone, their victory bumped their record up to 2-5.
Reed-Custer wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 40-37 loss against Prairie Central on the 9th. As for Peotone, they will welcome Watseka at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Warriors will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Blue Devils surely won't give up without a fight.
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