The Streator Bulldogs's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Monday after their eighth straight loss. Their tough 49-27 loss to Wilmington might stick with them for a while. Streator has struggled against the Wildcats recently, as their contest on Monday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the defeat, Streator saw an underclassman step up: Maiya Lansford scored 14 points along with three steals. Lansford is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three games straight.
Wilmington's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lexi Liaromatis, who scored 18 points along with seven rebounds. Another player making a difference was Sami Liaromatis, who scored ten points along with four steals.
Streator's defeat was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-27. As for Wilmington, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-18.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Streator won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against the Bobcats at 6:45 p.m. on February 6th. As for Wilmington, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against the Tigers at 6:45 p.m. on February 6th. Herscher is coming into the contest on a three-game losing streak.
