Churubusco had lost four straight at home dating back to last season, but on Saturday they dropped down to 1-4 to make it five. They had to suffer through a 57-16 loss at the hands of the Whitko Wildcats. The matchup marked the Eagles' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Kailin Foote was Churubusco's leading scorer, having posted five points. Patricia Wiggs held things down on the boards with five rebounds.
As for Whitko, they now have a winning record of 2-1. They have beaten Churubusco the last four times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest Churubusco has come to flipping the script.
Whitko's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Reese Stonebraker led the charge by putting up 11 points in addition to seven boards and three steals. Stonebraker is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last 11 games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Kyra Lowe, who posted ten points and three steals.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Churubusco will venture away from home to face off against Fairfield at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Whitko, they will face off against Peru at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats' defense better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 51.2 points per game this season.
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