Gillespie unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They took a 54-46 hit to the loss column at the hands of the East Alton-Wood River Oilers on Tuesday. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it eight in a row.
Despite the loss, Gillespie still got an impressive performance from Brayden Enslow, who posted 28 points. Dallas Barker was another key player, putting up seven points.
Gillespie has already played their next game, a 54-20 defeat against Pawnee on the 26th. As for East Alton-Wood River, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Columbia at 7:30 p.m. on the 5th. The matchup will give the Oilers their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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