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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Five players sunk three-point shots on Tuesday as the Comets went on the road and dispatched Armstrong-Potomac 74-63 in a Vermilion Valley Conference game.

Josh Young fired in a game-high 21 points. Brevin Wells scored 13 points and Isiah Ruch totaled 11 points.

Oakwood rolled up 41 first-half points and held an eight-point lead at intermission.

Wells nailed three of the team’s eight three-point baskets. Jackson Powell had two three-pointers. Young, Jayden Cox and Kade Anderson each hit one three-pointer.

The Comets (12-11) are 5-1 against Vermilion Valley Conference foes and return to action on Friday at home against Milford.

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The Comets were outscored 11-4 in the third quarter at home on Thursday and suffered a 40-27 Vermilion Valley Conference loss to Milford.

The visiting Bearcats held a 19-15 halftime advantage.

Addie Wright led the Comets with eight points. Karsen Rupp scored six points and Aaliyah Denius made five points.

Oakwood scoring leader Kaitlyn Young (22.2-point per game average) was sidelined by the flu.

The Comets (15-5 overall) return to action on Monday at Hoopeston Area. The Comets are 5-2 in Vermilion Valley Conference action.

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Katelyn Young put up nine first-quarter points on Monday as the Comets earned a 47-27 win at Armstrong-Potomac.

Young tallied 30 points, the fifth time this season she has hit that mark. Young downed 8 of 9 free throws.

Oakwood led 12-4 after one quarter and 34-16 at halftime.

Karsen Rupp scored eight points and Mikayla Cox added five points, including a first-quarter three-pointer.

Oakwood is 15-4 overall and 5-1 in Vermilion Valley Conference contests. The team will put a four-game winning streak on the line tonight at home against Milford.

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