The Newman Comets suffered their first loss of the season Thursday, falling to Sherrard 49-42 in a Sauk Valley Shootout game on the road.

Kayci Howell scored 13 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and Mary Alice Oswalt added 11 points and four boards for the Comets (2-1), who trailed 26-20 at halftime and couldn’t make up the difference. Rachel Hageman chipped in nine points and Aubree Schmitt dished six assists.

Anne Winston led the Tigers (3-0) with 15 points, and Erin Barten added 14, including three 3-pointers.