Waupaca extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-2. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 52-46 heartbreaker at the hands of the Oconto Falls Panthers. The Comets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February.
As for Oconto Falls, they pushed their record up to 2-0 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 66.4 points over those games.
JJ Pytleski went supernova, dropping a double-double with 18 points and ten boards. The matchup was his fourth in a row with at least 16 points. Jameson Beaman was another key player, putting up 12 points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Waupaca will face off against Fox Valley Lutheran at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Oconto Falls, they will head out to face off against Marinette at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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