Plainview was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 49-39 to the Wisner-Pilger Gators. While the Pirates didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Gators 13-9 in the first quarter.
Several Pirates players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Riley Miller, who posted seven points in addition to 18 boards and three blocks. Pressley Alexander was another key player, putting up 11 points and six rebounds.
Wisner-Pilger got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Emerson Bellar out in front who almost dropped a double-double with 16 points and nine boards. Bellar 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 Jesa Montgomery, who shot 41% from the field to rack up 18 points and five rebounds.
Plainview's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Wisner-Pilger, they moved to 4-4 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
Plainview has already played their next game, a 53-51 loss against Santee on the 30th. As for Wisner-Pilger, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 36-35 defeat against Ponca on the 30th.
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