On Monday, Rockford Auburn was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 45-41 to Byron. While losing is never fun, Rockford Auburn can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 236th, while Byron is ranked 97th).
Rockford Auburn's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alivia Brown, who scored 14 points along with six rebounds. Another player making a difference was Elizabeth Mueller, who scored ten points.
Rockford Auburn has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-18 record this season. As for Byron, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 19-7 record this season.
Rockford Auburn won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Rockford East at 6:30 p.m. on February 6th. Rockford East is on a nine-game streak of home losses, Rockford Auburn a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. Byron will take on St. Edward at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday.
