Kouts lost to Morgan Township back in February, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Saturday. The Kouts Mustangs & Fillies walked away with a 45-38 victory over the Morgan Township Cherokees. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Mustangs & Fillies.
Leading Kouts to victory were Ellie Nemeth and Elizabeth VanKley. Nemeth posted 16 points and seven boards, while VanKley dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophia Tikalsky, who put up nine points and six rebounds.
Mustangs & Fillies
| 12/14/24 @ Morgan Township | 45-38 |
| 12/12/24 vs DeMotte Christian | 52-41 |
Kouts smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive boards in five consecutive matchups.
Despite the loss, Morgan Township had strong showings from Abby Wasz, who had nine points in addition to seven boards and three steals, and Madi Lemmons, who posted 11 points along with seven rebounds and three blocks. Wasz is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Josie Lemmons, who put up ten points.
Kouts has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a massive bump to their 5-6 record this season. As for Morgan Township, their defeat was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 8-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kouts and Lowell will compete for holiday cheer at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lowell's defense has only allowed 27.9 points per game this season, so Kouts' offense will have their work cut out for them. Morgan Township will take on Hanover Central in a holiday battle at at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Hanover Central will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Morgan Township surely won't give up without a fight.
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