Pape’s 16 Points, 8 Steals Spark Peotone Rally Over Tri-Point

The Peotone Blue Devils overcame a volatile first half and a second-quarter deficit to rally past Tri-Point for a 43-38 victory. Freshman standout Payton Pape delivered a commanding two-way performance, leading the team in scoring and defensive pressure to help seal the win.

The game began with Peotone in firm control, jumping out to a 14-5 lead after the first quarter. However, the momentum shifted dramatically in the second frame. The Blue Devils went cold offensively, managing just five points, while Tri-Point exploded for 19 points to take a 24-19 advantage into halftime.

Peotone regrouped in the locker room and came out firing in the third quarter. The Blue Devils locked down on defense, holding Tri-Point to six points while pouring in 14 of their own to reclaim the lead. They maintained that defensive intensity in the final period to secure the five-point win.

Pape, representing the Class of 2028, was the catalyst for the Blue Devils. She finished with a game-high 16 points, hitting 5-of-6 from the free-throw line, and was a disruptor on defense with a remarkable eight steals.

Senior leadership was vital in the supporting effort. Addison Brandau scored six points and controlled the paint with a team-high seven rebounds. Senior Madi Schroeder also chipped in six points and five rebounds, while junior Olivia Moe added five points.

A key factor in the tight contest was Peotone’s efficiency from the charity stripe. The Blue Devils shot 79 percent (11-of-14) from the free-throw line, capitalizing on opportunities that ultimately made the difference on the scoreboard. Defensively, the team was active in the passing lanes, recording 18 total steals.

Game Summary

Score by Quarters

Scoring Breakdown

• Data not provided: Detailed scoring drives/play-by-play data was not available for this contest.

Individual Statistics

SCORING:

• Peotone: Payton Pape 16, Madi Schroeder 6, Addison Brandau 6, Olivia Moe 5, Payton Schnelle 4, Peyton Bisping 3, Callie Weiss 2, G. Pagliarulo 1.

SHOOTING:

• Peotone: 15-47 FG (32%), 2-13 3PT (15%), 11-14 FT (79%).

REBOUNDING:

• Peotone: Addison Brandau 7, Madi Schroeder 5, Payton Pape 4, Callie Weiss 4, Peyton Bisping 2, Olivia Moe 2, Payton Schnelle 2, K. Bettenhausen 1.

DEFENSE:

• Peotone Steals: Payton Pape 8, Callie Weiss 3, Peyton Bisping 2, Madi Schroeder 2, Addison Brandau 2, G. Pagliarulo 1.