Undefeated TRAC records on line as Comets, Prophets meet for first time

Time to stand up

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Newman's Mary Alice Oswalt drives against Sterling in a Sauk Valley Shootout game in November. The Comets enter tonight's game against Prophetstown with a perfect 6-0 mark in the Three Rivers Conference. Prophetstown is 5-0. (Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com)
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Instead of questioning themselves, however, the Comets look at the State Farm as a toughening-up process for what lies ahead.

"It was a loaded bracket that we were in," Howell said, "and I think the girls understand what kind of competition we were up against down there. I don't think confidence-wise that should affect us too much."

"It was really a good experience," Hageman said, "and I think it will help us to play these big teams like Prophetstown and Riverdale."

Prophetstown at Newman

When: 7:30 p.m. today

Where: Newman

At stake: Winner will have sole possession of Three Rivers lead

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