Kouts's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They enjoyed a cozy 56-37 win over the Wheeler Bearcats. For the Mustangs & Fillies , this counts as revenge for the 37-26 victory the Bearcats walked away with the last time they faced one another back in January of 2024.
Kouts got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Elizabeth VanKley out in front who posted 13 points and seven boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Ellie Nemeth, who earned eight points and 20 rebounds.
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Kouts smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 24 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in ten consecutive games.
Wheeler lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Kylie Simpson, who went 5 of 9 on her way to 14 points. Another player making a difference was Brooklynne Jolliff, who had six points and four blocks.
Kouts is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 9-7 record this season. As for Wheeler, they have also been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-12 record this season.
Kouts wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 44-38 victory against Tri-Township on the 14th. As for Wheeler, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 54-47 loss against Griffith on the 14th.
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