The Wilmington Wildcats's game on Thursday was all tied up 22-22 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. Their tough 54-30 defeat to Manteno might stick with them for a while. Wilmington has struggled against Manteno recently, as their match on Thursday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Wilmington's loss came despite strong showings from Nikki Quigley and Cole Drown. Quigley scored 6 points, while Drown scored 11 points. Quigley continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played.
Wilmington's loss dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Manteno, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wilmington will face off against Clifton Central at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Clifton Central and Wilmington are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads. Manteno will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Reed-Custer at 6:45 p.m. on December 4th. Reed-Custer will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive.
