Vermilion can bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Saturday. They snuck past the Willard Crimson Flashes with a 42-37 win. The team ran away with 28 points in the first half and mostly just sat on those to pick up the victory.
Leading Vermilion to victory were Mason Cooper and Brock Meyers. Cooper went 7 for 14 on his way to 19 points and five boards, while Meyers posted 14 points and seven rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Drake Hooks, who scored four points.
Vermilion's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-7. As for Willard, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-10 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Vermilion will take on Brookside at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Brookside knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past four matches -- so hopefully Vermilion likes a good challenge. As for Willard, they will square off against Clyde at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Clyde knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past 13 contests -- so hopefully Willard likes a good challenge.
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