Kokomo put another one in the bag on Saturday to keep their perfect season alive. They took their game with ease, bagging a 63-23 victory over the Fort Wayne South Side Archers. The Wildkats have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four matchups by 23 points or more this season.
Kokomo's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Makaela Drake led the charge by going 7 for 13 en route to 17 points. Drake is on a roll when it comes to points, as she's now scored 15 or more in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Bella Richards, who went 5 for 9 en route to 10 points plus eight rebounds.
Kokomo smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in ten consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Fort Wayne South Side's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was JaMaya Green, who had four points in addition to six rebounds. Maddie White was another key player, posting six points in addition to 18 rebounds.
Kokomo's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-0. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 25.0 points per game. As for Fort Wayne South Side, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Kokomo wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 54-35 victory against Anderson on the 30th. Fort Wayne South Side has also already played their next game, a 69-43 loss against Huntington North on the 26th.
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