If Belvidere was riding high fresh off their 66-27 takedown of Woodstock North last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Belvidere Bucs fell just short of the Wauconda Bulldogs by a score of 57-55 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Bucs have suffered since January 20th.
When it comes to explaining why Belvidere lost, don't look at Emma Pierson. Despite the final result, she posted 32 points plus seven rebounds and seven steals. Pierson's evening made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Ella Pierson was another key player, earning eight points in addition to five rebounds and two steals.
Having lost for the first time this season, Belvidere fell to 2-1. As for Wauconda, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Belvidere will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Jefferson at 5:30 p.m. Belvidere has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 191 points over their last three matchups. As for Wauconda, they will welcome Woodstock North at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Wauconda is facing Woodstock North at the right time seeing as Woodstock North is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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