Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Rockets Triumph Over Pleasantville Trojans in Convincing Fashion
Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont
EDDYVILLE, IA — In a dominant display of basketball prowess, the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Rockets soared to a resounding victory over the Pleasantville Trojans with a final score of 69-23. The regular season varsity game, played on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 7:15 PM CT, highlighted the Rockets’ formidable skills and teamwork.
The Rockets, now 2-0, demonstrated exceptional shooting accuracy, with a field goal percentage of 52.0% (26/50) and a notable three-point percentage of 38.1% (8/21). Ava Eastlick, a junior, led the scoring with an impressive 29 points, including seven three-pointers. Senior Aliya Wagamon contributed significantly with 17 points, while junior Molly Shafer added 11 points and excelled in rebounds, securing seven along with four steals and two blocks.
Pleasantville’s effort was led by junior Joelle Johnson, who scored 15 points and grabbed six rebounds. However, the team struggled offensively, achieving a field goal percentage of only 16.0% (8/50) and a three-point percentage of 9.5% (2/21). The Trojans also faced challenges in ball control, with 20 turnovers compared to the Rockets’ 15.
This game clearly demonstrated the Rockets’ cohesive teamwork and strategic execution, as evidenced by their 23 assists. Kate Shafer, a junior, stood out with eight assists, contributing significantly to the team’s fluid play.
