The Plainfield South Cougars lost to the Kaneland Knights on the road by a 57-38 margin on Saturday. While losing is never fun, the Cougars can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 236th, while the Knights are ranked 97th).
When it comes to explaining why Plainfield South lost, don't look at Layla Lesure. Despite the final result, she went 7-for-10 en route to 16 points and six rebounds. Asia Sudberry was another key player, putting up seven points.
Plainfield South has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season. As for Kaneland, they pushed their record up to 9-3 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Plainfield South and Lake Central will round out the year against one another at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. As for Kaneland, they will take on Harlem at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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