The Plainfield South Cougars will be defending their home-court for the first time this season they go up against the Romeoville Spartans at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Romeoville took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Plainfield South, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with five losses in a row dating back to last season, Plainfield South finally turned things around against Riverside-Brookfield on Friday. They managed a 54-50 win over the Bulldogs.
La'Niya Willis was nothing short of spectacular: she went 9 for 20 en route to 18 points plus six rebounds and six steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Asia Sudberry, who had ten points plus six rebounds and two steals.
Plainfield South smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in six consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Romeoville kicked off their season on the road last Thursday and hit a couple of potholes. They lost 59-34 to Glenbard South.
Plainfield South's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Romeoville, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-1.
Plainfield South came up short against Romeoville when the teams last played back in January, falling 59-52. Can Plainfield South avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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