Basketball Recap: Plano Skates Past Rochelle with Ease

Reapers

Margin (Wins)

11/20/24 vs Newark	50
01/11/25 @ Richmond-Burton	34
12/05/24 vs Rosary	33
12/03/24 @ Sandwich	32
01/07/25 vs Parkview Christian Academy	32

Plano hadn't done well against Rochelle recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Plano Reapers took their matchup with ease, bagging a 61-31 victory over the Rochelle Hubs. The Reapers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten games by 24 points or more this season.

Plano got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Josie Larson out in front who posted 19 points in addition to seven assists and six rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Chloe Rowe, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and ten boards.

Plano smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 15 offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.

Plano's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 19-3. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.0 points per game. As for Rochelle, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-17.

Plano will venture away from home to square off against Woodstock North at 6:45 p.m. on Friday. Woodstock North has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Rochelle, they will be playing at home against Sycamore at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.