The Downers Grove South Mustangs and the Waubonsie Valley Warriors squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but sadly the Downers Grove South Mustangs had to settle for second. They took a 58-41 bruising from the Warriors. While losing is never fun, Downers Grove South can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 99th, while Waubonsie Valley is ranked 14th).
Waubonsie Valley's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Danyella Mporokoso, who scored 19 points along with four steals. Mporokoso is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Arianna Garcia, who scored ten points along with five rebounds and two steals.
Downers Grove South's defeat dropped their record down to 18-14. As for Waubonsie Valley, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 29-3.
Downers Grove South does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Waubonsie Valley is on the road again on Tuesday and plays Downers Grove North at 7:30 p.m. on February 20th. Downers Grove North will roll in looking for their 17th straight victory, something Waubonsie Valley surely won't give up without a fight.
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