If Plainfield Central wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Plainfield South, they should've done a better job of containing Layla Lesure. The Cougars blew past the Wildcats 60-26 on Thursday with plenty of help from Lesure, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and 16 boards. She is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last three games she's played.
Makayla Hill
| 02/05/26 vs Plainfield Central | 5 |
| 01/29/26 @ Plainfield East | 5 |
| 01/15/26 @ Romeoville | 3 |
| 02/03/26 vs Oswego East | 2 |
| 12/04/25 @ Joliet West | 2 |
| + 7 more games |
Makayla Hill was another key player, putting up six points and five steals. She has become a key player for Plainfield South: the team is undefeated when she posts at least three steals, but 9-15 otherwise.
Plainfield South's victory bumped their record up to 12-15. As for Plainfield Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last ten games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-17 record this season.
Plainfield South will be playing at home against Joliet Central at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Steelmen will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Cougars surely won't give up without a fight. As for Plainfield Central, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 52-23 loss against Evergreen Park on the 7th.
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