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.

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The Comets carried a five-point lead into the fourth quarter at home on Friday against Milford, but were unable to secure a Vermilion Valley Conference victory.

Milford recovered from a 39-34 deficit after three periods to post a 54-49 triumph.

Jackson Powell and Brevin Wells each tallied 14 points to lead Oakwood. Each player hit two three-point shots.

Josh Young chipped in with nine points.

The Comets (12-12) are 5-2 against Vermilion Valley Conference foes and return to action on Tuesday at Hoopeston Area.

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For the sixth time this season, the Comets held an opponent to fewer than 20 points in a game.

Oakwood’s 26-16 win on Monday was at Hoopeston Area.

The Comets kept the Cornjerkers scoreless in the first period, but were only ahead 11-10 at halftime.

Katelyn Young made six of her team-high 12 points in the third quarter as Oakwood moved into a 22-13 lead.

Hoopeston managed just two field goals in the second half.

Karsen Rupp scored six points and Ashlynn Pinnick made four for the Comets.

Oakwood (16-5) returns to action tonight at Salt Fork. Oakwood is 6-2 in Vermilion Valley Conference games.

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The state-ranked Comets dropped a narrow 31-30 decision to Danville on Thursday in Westville.

Three Comets posted pins: Connor Hutson, Colby Smiley and Josh Miller.

Reef Pacot was dominant with a 15-0 technical fall triumph.

Caide Borden won a major decision and Caleb Lashuay won a regular decision.

Oakwood (14-5) returns to action on Jan. 21 at home against Hoopeston Area and Westville/Georgetown-Ridge Farm.

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