{"id":30435,"date":"2024-01-31T15:31:45","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T21:31:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/?p=30435"},"modified":"2024-01-31T20:17:36","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T02:17:36","slug":"alton-comet-basketball-teams-get-wins-for-homecoming-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/sports\/comets\/alton-comet-basketball-teams-get-wins-for-homecoming-night-20240131","title":{"rendered":"Alton Comet Basketball Teams Get Wins For Homecoming Night"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Alton, Mo. \u2013<\/strong>The Alton Comets boys&#8217; and girls&#8217; basketball teams took on the Koshkonong Blue Jays on January 30, 2024, for their homecoming. Both Comet teams won, with the boys winning 63-53 and the girls winning 55-11.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RovL2AmErsQ?si=3Mpa7OqWHnrGej9J\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Homecoming<\/h2>\n<p>Before the matchups, the homecoming queen was announced. The four senior candidates with their escorts were Jennah Holman with escort Marcus Cockrum, Renee Nash with escort Jacob Ruddy, McKenzie Smith with escort Rydan Deckard, and Gracetyn Warren with escort Dillon Weyland. The 2024 Alton Homecoming Queen was Renee Nash.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30439\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30439\" style=\"width: 625px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30439 size-image-640px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AltonCometsBasketball-7000993-640x333.jpg\" alt=\"ALTON, MO \u2013 JANUARY 30: The 2024 Alton Homecoming Court on the stage (left to right): Abigail Kirkpatrick, Kagen Hollis, Mollie Warren, Kade Clary, Miley Haney, Thomas Bettis, Rydan Deckard, McKenzie Smith, Jacob Ruddy, Renee Nash (Homecoming Queen), Easton Alford (crown bearer), Danielle Garlow, Jaiden Sisco, Marcus Cockrum, Jennah Holman, Jaylee Reese, Dalton Poulette, Gracetyn Warren, Dillon Weyland during the high school basketball game between the Alton Comets and the Koshkonong Blue Jays on January 30, 2024, at the Alton High School Gym in Alton, Missouri. (Photo by Amanda Thomas\/AltonMo.com)\" width=\"625\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AltonCometsBasketball-7000993-640x333.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AltonCometsBasketball-7000993-230x120.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AltonCometsBasketball-7000993-710x368.jpg 710w, https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AltonCometsBasketball-7000993-300x156.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30439\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ALTON, MO \u2013 JANUARY 30: The 2024 Alton Homecoming Court on the stage (left to right): Abigail Kirkpatrick, Kagen Hollis, Mollie Warren, Kade Clary, Miley Haney, Thomas Bettis, Rydan Deckard, McKenzie Smith, Jacob Ruddy, Renee Nash (Homecoming Queen), Easton Alford (crown bearer), Danielle Garlow, Jaiden Sisco, Marcus Cockrum, Jennah Holman, Jaylee Reese, Dalton Poulette, Gracetyn Warren, Dillon Weyland during the high school basketball game between the Alton Comets and the Koshkonong Blue Jays on January 30, 2024, at the Alton High School Gym in Alton, Missouri. (Photo by Amanda Thomas\/AltonMo.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Boys<\/h2>\n<p>Both the Comets and Blue Jays were evenly matched during the game. Multiple Blue Jays had several three-pointers, including Devan Stankovich (#00 for Blue Jays) and Riley Villavicencio (#30 for Blue Jays). At halftime, the score was 37-22, with the Comets leading.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30442\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30442\" style=\"width: 625px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30442 size-image-640px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AltonCometsBasketball-7001260-640x333.jpg\" alt=\"ALTON, MO \u2013 JANUARY 30: Alton Comets Kade Clary (11) tries to find an opening during the high school basketball game between the Alton Comets and the Koshkonong Blue Jays on January 30, 2024, at the Alton High School Gym in Alton, Missouri. (Photo by Amanda Thomas\/AltonMo.com)\" width=\"625\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AltonCometsBasketball-7001260-640x333.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AltonCometsBasketball-7001260-230x120.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AltonCometsBasketball-7001260-710x368.jpg 710w, https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AltonCometsBasketball-7001260-300x156.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30442\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ALTON, MO \u2013 JANUARY 30: Alton Comets Kade Clary (11) tries to find an opening during the high school basketball game between the Alton Comets and the Koshkonong Blue Jays on January 30, 2024, at the Alton High School Gym in Alton, Missouri. (Photo by Amanda Thomas\/AltonMo.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Second Half<\/h3>\n<p>In the second half, the Comets kept the Blue Jays around ten points behind them. Cole Trantham (#34 for Comets) made a three-pointer with 2:37 in the game. During the second half, there were multiple turnovers from both teams. The final score was 63-53, with the Comets taking the win.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30440\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30440\" style=\"width: 625px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30440 size-image-640px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AltonCometsBasketball-7001111-640x333.jpg\" alt=\"ALTON, MO \u2013 JANUARY 30: Alton Comets Cole Trantham (34) pushes past a defender to the basket during the high school basketball game between the Alton Comets and the Koshkonong Blue Jays on January 30, 2024, at the Alton High School Gym in Alton, Missouri. (Photo by Amanda Thomas\/AltonMo.com)\" width=\"625\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AltonCometsBasketball-7001111-640x333.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AltonCometsBasketball-7001111-230x120.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AltonCometsBasketball-7001111-710x368.jpg 710w, https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AltonCometsBasketball-7001111-300x156.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30440\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ALTON, MO \u2013 JANUARY 30: Alton Comets Cole Trantham (34) pushes past a defender to the basket during the high school basketball game between the Alton Comets and the Koshkonong Blue Jays on January 30, 2024, at the Alton High School Gym in Alton, Missouri. (Photo by Amanda Thomas\/AltonMo.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Girls<\/h2>\n<p>Right off the bat, the Lady Comets got several points. With 2:25 in the first quarter, the Comets were up by twenty points. In the second quarter, the Comet starters were taken out of the game. At halftime, the score was 34-6, with the Comets leading.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30443\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30443\" style=\"width: 625px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30443 size-image-640px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AltonCometsBasketball-7001395-640x333.jpg\" alt=\"ALTON, MO \u2013 JANUARY 30: Alton Comets Alee Willard (24) dribbles down the court after inbounding the ball during the high school basketball game between the Alton Comets and the Koshkonong Blue Jays on January 30, 2024, at the Alton High School Gym in Alton, Missouri. (Photo by Amanda Thomas\/AltonMo.com)\" width=\"625\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AltonCometsBasketball-7001395-640x333.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AltonCometsBasketball-7001395-230x120.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AltonCometsBasketball-7001395-710x368.jpg 710w, https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AltonCometsBasketball-7001395-300x156.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30443\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ALTON, MO \u2013 JANUARY 30: Alton Comets Alee Willard (24) dribbles down the court after inbounding the ball during the high school basketball game between the Alton Comets and the Koshkonong Blue Jays on January 30, 2024, at the Alton High School Gym in Alton, Missouri. (Photo by Amanda Thomas\/AltonMo.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>A Further Lead<\/h3>\n<p>The Lady Comets continued to lengthen the lead in the second half, keeping the Blue Jays to only five points. Lilly Haddock (#23 for Comets) had multiple three-pointers in the second half. The final score was 55-11, with the Comets winning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Alton Comets boys&#8217; and girls&#8217; basketball teams took on the Koshkonong Blue Jays on January 30, 2024, for their homecoming.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":30441,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"video","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[195],"tags":[271,213,225,201,264,206],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30435"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30435"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30435\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30448,"href":"https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30435\/revisions\/30448"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30441"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30435"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30435"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30435"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}