Mt. Olive and Brownstown squared off in some playoff action on Monday, but Mt. Olive had to settle for second. They were dealt a 59-26 defeat at the hands of the Brownstown Bombers. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 451st, while the Bombers are ranked 166th).
Brownstown found their leader in sophomore Dayana Haslett, who posted 16 points along with eight rebounds and five steals. Haslett has become a key player for Brownstown: the team is 23-3 when she posts at least three steals, but 2-3 otherwise. Presley Williams was another key player, putting up ten points and eight boards.
Mt. Olive has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-14 record this season. Brownstown's record is now 25-6.
Mt. Olive does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Brownstown, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 46-27 win against Father McGivney Catholic on the 20th.
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