Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Waukegan walked away with it. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Mundelein Mustangs on Tuesday, sneaking past 40-37. Winning may never get old, but the Bulldogs sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Alliaya Cade
| 02/18/25 @ Mundelein | 4 |
| 02/13/25 vs Lake Forest | 3 |
| 02/11/25 @ Woodlands Academy | 4 |
| 02/05/25 @ Highland Park | 2 |
| 02/04/25 @ Libertyville | 2 |
| + 22 more games |
Waukegan's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alliaya Cade, who posted 12 points in addition to six assists and five rebounds. Cade is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Evelyn Petty, who had 11 points.
Waukegan smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in five consecutive games.
Waukegan's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 18-9. As for Mundelein, their defeat dropped their record down to 19-13.
Waukegan didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 44-28 loss against Lake Zurich on the 20th. Mundelein does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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