HOOPESTON - Trenton Montez scored 23 points to lead Hoopeston Area past visiting Oakwood in Vermilion Valley Conference action Tuesday. The Cornjerkers outscored the Comets 21-18 in the final quarter to secure a 59-57 victory.
Junior Brayden Walder and sophomore Nick Cardenas also reached double figures with 13 and 10 points, respectively. Montez anchored the defensive effort with five rebounds and five steals.
The Comets (9-9) held a 30-24 lead at halftime and maintained their advantage through the third quarter, entering the fourth up 39-38.
After defeating Milford on Friday, Hoopeston Area improved to 11-4 overall and 3-0 in the VVC. The Cornjerkers will face Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley in a nonconference road game Saturday.
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HOOPESTON - Trenton Montez scored 23 points to lead Hoopeston Area past visiting Oakwood in Vermilion Valley Conference action Tuesday. The Cornjerkers outscored the Comets 21-18 in the final quarter to secure a 59-57 victory.
Junior Brayden Walder and sophomore Nick Cardenas also reached double figures with 13 and 10 points, respectively. Montez anchored the defensive effort with five rebounds and five steals.
The Comets (9-9) held a 30-24 lead at halftime and maintained their advantage through the third quarter, entering the fourth up 39-38.
After defeating Milford on Friday, Hoopeston Area improved to 11-4 overall and 3-0 in the VVC. The Cornjerkers will face Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley in a nonconference road game Saturday.
