Kankakee Valley's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They blew past the Portage Indians 55-32. That looming 55-32 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Kougars yet this season.
| 11/09/24 @ Crown Point | 7 |
| 01/30/25 vs Portage | 5 |
| 11/12/24 vs Merrillville | 4 |
| 12/28/24 vs Westville | 4 |
| 12/06/24 @ Lowell | 4 |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Kankakee Valley to victory, but perhaps none more so than Camry Krueger, who went 6 of 15 on her way to 16 points in addition to seven assists and five boards. That's the most rebounds Krueger has posted since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Jenna Walker, who posted 13 points and five boards.
Krueger wasn't the only one working in the assists department: Kankakee Valley was working as a unit and finished the game with 11 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Portage only posted four assists.
Despite the loss, Portage still got an impressive performance from Peyton Wilson, who earned ten points and five rebounds. Wilson is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last four games she's played. Courtney Clark was another key player, putting up three points and 11 boards.
Kankakee Valley's victory bumped their record up to 8-14. As for Portage, their loss dropped their record down to 10-12.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Kankakee Valley will challenge Lowell at 6:00 p.m. on February 7th. As for Portage, they will square off against Valparaiso at 7:30 p.m. on February 7th. Valparaiso will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Portage surely won't give up without a fight.
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