What a difference a month and a half can make. Back on Dec. 15, Reed-Custer took a 34-point loss to Illinois Central Eight Conference leader Manteno to fall to 1-4 in conference play. On Monday, the Comets (13-12, 6-6 ICE) went on the road and returned the favor with a stunning 45-42 upset of the first-place Panthers, handing Manteno (22-4, 10-1) its first conference loss of the season. Alyssa Wollenzien scored the first nine points for Reed-Custer and finished with a game-high 25. She also had six rebounds and six steals. “It feels really good, honestly, just showing how our effort from our practice really shows,” she said. “No team is unbeatable. Even if they’re the first seed and you’re...
