BY FRED KRONER
fred@mahometnews.com
The Comets couldn’t hang onto a lead they held after each of the first three quarters on Tuesday and suffered a 57-53 Vermilion Valley Conference loss at Hoopeston Area.
Josh Young led Oakwood with 20 points. Jayden Cox hit 10 points and teammates Elijah Harden and Isiah Ruch both totaled eight points.
Oakwood led 18-11 after one period, 26-25 at halftime and 37-34 after three quarters.
Young had 10 of his points in the fourth quarter.
The Comets attempted just four free throws overall and they all came in the final stanza.
Oakwood (12-13) returns to action on Friday at Salt Fork.
