Kits Stumble Into New Year With Offense Stuck In Neutral

Evanston’s offense remained stuck in neutral Friday night and the Wildkits stumbled into the New Year with a 54-37 Central Suburban League South division basketball loss at Maine South.

The Wildkits were held under 40 points for the second game in a row, shooting just 36 percent (14-of-39) from the field, and fell to 9-4 on the season.

Coach Mike Ellis’ squad went almost 4 full minutes without a field goal in the first quarter and fell behind 15-10. And after a 3-point basket by Emery Jones early in the second quarter, they endured another field goal drought, this one lasting 5 and a half minutes in a game they trailed 32-17 at halftime.

Rashawn Bost led ETHS with 10 points. Maine South placed three players in double figures --- Nick Rentas with 19 points, Julian Triffo with 12, and Kaden Karstens with 10.