Plainfield East couldn't quite beat Willowbrook on Friday, but the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 34-point loss they were dealt last Thursday. The Plainfield East Bengals fell just short of the Willowbrook Warriors by a score of 48-46. The Bengals just can't catch a break and have now endured six defeats in a row dating back to last season.
Despite the loss, Plainfield East saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Emma Rodgers dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten rebounds. What's more, Rodgers also posted a 55% field goal percentage, which is the highest she's posted since back in December of 2023. Addison Haughian was another key player, scoring 12 points plus two steals.
Plainfield East's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Plainfield East wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 71-52 loss against Perspectives Charter/Leadership on the 23rd. Willowbrook has also already played their next contest, a 65-23 defeat against Lockport on the 23rd.
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