The Goreville Blackcats had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They were the clear victor by a 46-25 margin over Marissa/Coulterville. Goreville has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 20 matches by 21 points or more this season.
Goreville got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Abby Compton out in front who scored 22 points along with seven rebounds. Compton hasn't dropped below 16 points for 15 straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Ariana Elms, who scored ten points along with three steals.
The win was the ninth in a row for Goreville, bringing their record for this year to 31-3. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.3 points per game. As for Marissa/Coulterville, their defeat dropped their record down to 21-9.
Goreville will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Edwards County at 7:00 p.m. on February 22nd. Hopefully Goreville is not getting complacent considering they own a much higher rank in Illinois (they are ranked 103rd, while Edwards County is ranked 218th). Marissa/Coulterville does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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