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The Sterling (IL) varsity basketball team won Tuesday's neutral tournament game against Pontiac (IL) by a score of 57-37.

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Pontiac----37
Sterling----57
Final score provided by M. Starker.
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Game Story

Illinois High School Basketball - Sterling thwarts Pontiac

November 26, 2024: Pontiac, IL 61764

The crowd at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Sterling Golden Warriors (Sterling, IL) and the host Pontiac Indians (Pontiac, IL), observed Sterling's basketball team knock off Pontiac by a score of 57-37.

The Golden Warriors (2-0) will now prepare for their challenge against Ottawa (Ottawa, IL). The Pirates come into the non-league challenge with a 2-0 record. In their last challenge, Ottawa prevailed over Plano (Plano, IL), 78-62, in a non-league challenge.

In their next game, the Indians encounter the Plano Reapers (Plano, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, November 29. Pontiac will attempt to improve on its 0-2 season record. The Reapers come into the challenge with a 0-2 record after their 78-62 non-league loss to Ottawa (Ottawa, IL).

Pontiac vs Sterling Basketball Game Info

Tue., Nov. 26, 2024 @ 5p
Dean Riley Tournament | Game #2
The Sterling (IL) varsity basketball team won Tuesday's neutral tournament game against Pontiac (IL) by a score of 57-37.

Scoretracker Providers

Kyle JanssenGolden Warriors All-Star Reporter

Rankings & Records

Pontiac (24-25)

ILClass
36097
OverallConferenceHomeAwayNeutralWin %Conference %PFPA
11-185-46-64-81-4.379.5561,4501,681

Sterling (24-25)

ILClass
20555
OverallConferenceHomeAwayNeutralWin %Conference %PFPA
16-176-86-84-66-3.485.4291,9972,031

Team Scoring Averages

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Pontiac
12.69.013.019.210.050.0
Sterling
13.716.813.316.7-60.5

Record Breakdown

Pontiac (24-25)

Sterling (24-25)

11-18
Overall
16-17
5-4
League
6-8
6-8
Non-League
3-4
0-1
Head to Head
1-0
3-3
Common Opponent
4-2
6-6
Home
6-8
4-8
Away
4-6
1-4
Neutral
6-3
0-1
Playoff
1-1
11-18
In-State
16-16
0-0
Out-of-State
0-1