The Alton Redbirds and the Waubonsie Valley Warriors squared off in some playoff action on Monday, but sadly the Alton Redbirds had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Warriors by a score of 55-53. Alton's defeat signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Waubonsie Valley to victory, but perhaps none more so than Danyella Mporokoso, who scored 21 points along with six rebounds and six steals. Mporokoso has been hot recently, having posted 19 or more points the last five times she's played. Hannah Laub was another key contributor, scoring 13 points along with six rebounds and six steals.
Alton's loss dropped their record down to 32-3. As for Waubonsie Valley, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 32-3.
Alton does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Waubonsie Valley's road trip will continue as they head out to face Nazareth Academy at 2:00 p.m. on March 1st. Nazareth Academy will roll in looking for their 22nd straight win, something Waubonsie Valley surely won't give up without a fight.
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