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Comets falter in the fourth, fall to Coal City after win over Dwight

Published by admin on Tue, 12/26/2017 - 6:17pm

    Conference woes continued for Reed-Custer Friday night, as they remain searching for their first I-8 win after a tough 82-77 loss to Coal City.
    The Comets (3-8 overall, 0-5 conference) head to the Marseilles Tournament where they faced last-year’s champion, Serena, during the opening round Tuesday night.

Lady Comets prove Panthers and Bulldogs aren’t a threat

Published by admin on Tue, 12/19/2017 - 5:53pm

The Reed-Custer varsity girls basketball team came alive late Monday night to defeat Gardner-South Wilmington on the road, 49-26.
     Reed-Custer (5-8 overall) missed some opportunities to score in the first quarter and thankfully G-SW had its miscues too as the score was tied 8-8 after one. By half-time, the Lady Comets held a slime margin, 14-12.
    It was the second half that truly put the game out of reach for the opposing Panthers.

Comets fall to their toughest opponent yet

Published by admin on Tue, 12/19/2017 - 5:49pm

    Heading into Friday night’s game, the Reed-Custer varsity boys basketball team knew the challenge.
    Streator would be entering the game undefeated in conference, featuring a roster with players with height.
    However, the Comets didn’t shy away and in fact, they took a lead at the end of the first quarter. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs handed Reed-Custer an 85-78 conference loss to keep the Comets looking for their first I-8 win.

Comets end losing streak with a win over Clifton Central

Published by admin on Tue, 12/12/2017 - 5:44pm

    The Reed-Custer varsity boys basketball team got one back in the win column on Saturday, ending a four-game losing streak with a win over Clifton Central.
    The Comets unleashed any pent-up frustrations, as they won in dominating fashion, 89-57.
    “The kids played hard and again caused a lot of  turnovers,” said R-C coach Mark Porter. “We needed a game where we turned the corner, or got over the hump so to say. We hope this was it.”

Panther wrestlers kick off season with tourney title

Published by admin on Tue, 12/12/2017 - 5:38pm

    Reed-Custer’s middle school wrestling program competed in two tournaments over the last two weekends, traveling to Dwight and New Lenox.
    The Panthers kicked their season off by traveling to New Lenox for the Dave Ulstad Rookie Rampage on Dec. 2.
    The tournament was designed to give wrestlers a positive start to the season with equal competition and mat time for the wrestlers.

Lady Comets pick up first I-8 win

Published by admin on Tue, 12/12/2017 - 5:34pm

    The Reed-Custer varsity girls basketball team took full advantage of Lisle’s miscues, as they were able to pick up their first conference win of the season on the road against the Lions, 48-23.
    Reed-Custer (3-7 overall, 1-4 conference) started slow Thursday night, managing just five points to Lisle’s seven, but quickly slammed the door shut the remaining three quarters.
    “It was a big win tonight for us,” said head coach Nick Klein. “Antoinette Hill and Jaden Christian both had huge games.”

Lady Comets struggle in conference action, drop three

Published by admin on Tue, 12/05/2017 - 6:42pm

    The Reed-Custer varsity girls basketball team dropped their third conference game in a row Monday night,  falling 50-45 to Peotone.
    The Lady Comets held with the Blue Devils throughout the first three quarters, giving themselves a chance at a win.
    Plano held a 9-6 led in the first, and kept the three-point lead by half-time, 22-19.
    In the third quarter, Reed-Custer mounted a comeback, outscoring the Devils, 11-8, to tie the game at 30-30.

Comets secure win over Illiana Christian

Published by admin on Tue, 12/05/2017 - 6:41pm

    The Reed-Custer varsity wrestling team had a successful Monday, as they defeated Illiana Christian, 63-18.
    The Comets picked up 36 of their 63 points off forfeits. The only loss for Reed-Custer on the night was at 195, as Bobby Moorman suffered a pin in the second period. Comets Adell Gamboa and Gabe Nagel also picked up pins.
Varsity
RCHS 63
Illiana Christian 18
106 - Heysleya (IC) win by FFT
113 - Hunter Billingsley (RC) win by FFT
120 - Bobby Mann (RC) win by FFT

Costly turnovers comeback to haunt the Comets

Published by admin on Tue, 12/05/2017 - 6:38pm

Reed-Custer’s varsity boys basketball team opened regular season action Friday by hosting Plano.
    The Comets suffered a 58-49 loss due to dry spell and too many turnovers.
    “I thought we played with intensity the entire game, but I think it is our level of play,” said R-C coach Mark Porter. “We came out ready to go, but we had 23 turnovers against a zone. You can’t do that against a zone.”

Tuesday night summary

Published by admin on Thu, 11/30/2017 - 11:48am

Wilmington

The Wilmington varsity girls basketball team got the week started on Monday, as they traveled to Peotone. 

The game didn't go exactly as the Lady Wildcats planned, falling to the Blue Devils, 59-10. Megan Mann led the offense with three points, while Grace Cooper, Chloe Sanford and Jordyn Reents each followed with two.

The Lady Wildcats are back in action tonight (Thursday), as they hold their first home game of the season against Sandwich.

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