Spartans fall to Bloomington Central Catholic

BY FRED KRONER
fred@mahometnews.com

The Spartans’ 10th loss of the season, Thursday’s 54-52 setback at Bloomington Central Catholic, was the team’s fifth loss settled by nine points, or less.

SJ-O led 29-24 at halftime, but attempted just two free throws in the Illini Prairie Conference encounter. Katie Cramer converted both attempts in the fourth quarter.

Taylor Wells netted a season-high 16 points and led SJ-O in scoring. Cramer chipped in with 12 points as did Ella Armstrong.

Wells hit 10 of her points in the second quarter, helping the Spartans open up a halftime lead.

The Spartans (19-10) return to action in their own Class 2A regional on Tuesday at 6 p.m. against either Tuscola or Clinton.