Carl Junction was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 69-47 to the West Plains Zizzers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bulldogs of the 55-46 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2022.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead West Plains to victory, but perhaps none more so than Shaylee Peterson, who dropped a double-double with 22 points and ten rebounds. Peterson's evening made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least 18 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Ainsley McWilliams, who went 8-for-12 to rack up 18 points along with five assists and three steals.
Carl Junction's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for West Plains, they have been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 12 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-8 record this season.
Carl Junction will face off against Marshfield at 6:15 p.m. on Monday. As for West Plains, they will head out on the road to take on Hillcrest at 6:15 p.m. on Monday.
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