Gibbon managed to keep up with Loomis until halftime on Thursday, but things quickly went downhill from there. The Gibbon Buffaloes were dealt a 60-33 loss at the hands of the Loomis Wolves.
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Gibbon's loss came despite strong showings from Kassandra Trevino and Karsyn Grimes. Trevino posted 13 points and six steals, while Grimes put up seven points and eight boards. Trevino is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played.
Even though they lost, Gibbon smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in three consecutive matches.
Loomis got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Natalie Kegley out in front who went 5 for 8 en route to 13 points along with seven rebounds and three blocks. Those seven boards gave Kegley a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Autumn Holt, who went 6 of 13 on her way to 14 points in addition to seven rebounds and six steals.
Gibbon's defeat dropped their record down to 2-16. As for Loomis, with the win, they broke their 15-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-16.
Gibbon will be taking part in a tournament against Doniphan-Trumbull at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Gibbon is facing Doniphan-Trumbull at the right time seeing as Doniphan-Trumbull is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Loomis, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 48-39 victory against Ansley/Litchfield on the 1st.
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