The Willow Springs Bears welcomed the Alton Comets to town. The game started with the teams trading baskets. This is how the majority of the first half went. Willow Springs lead after the first quarter 20-18. They were able to add to their lead by halftime, leading 35-31. The Bears led throughout the first half.
Willow Springs came out of the locker room looking to pull away. They built a 10 point lead in the third quarter, leading 43-33 at one point. Alton fought back by forcing tournovers and rebouding well. The Comets went on a 17-4 run and took a three point lead for a moment in the third quarter. The Bears clawed their way back and were able to gain the lead again before the end of the quarter,leading 53-52. The Bears were able to overcome foul trouble and pulled away again leading by six points most of the fourth quarter. The Comets tried to keep close responding to most scores from the Bears. Willow Springs was able to pull the win off, 77-71. The Bears are now (4-4) on the season. They will play the Ash Grove Pirates in the first round of the Blue & Gold Tournament on Tuesday.
