Peoria Heights was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were outmatched by the Stark County Rebels and fell 63-18. The Patriots were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 37-9.
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Despite the loss, Peoria Heights still got an impressive performance from Mahala Mercer, who posted 13 points along with five rebounds and three steals. Mercer is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played.
Stark County found their leader in freshman Coley Johnston, who went 9 of 14 en route to 21 points and five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophie Finnegan, who put up ten points and six steals.
Peoria Heights' loss dropped their record down to 0-10. As for Stark County, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Peoria Heights will venture away from home to challenge Galva at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Stark County, they will welcome Putnam County at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Stark County is facing Putnam County at the right time seeing as Putnam County is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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