Illinois High School Basketball - Hoopeston ripped by Oakwood
January 18, 2024: Fithian, IL 61844 In Thursday's non-league match, the host Oakwood Comets basketball team scored a decisive 76-44 triumph over the Hoopeston Cornjerkers.
In their next game, the Comets meet the Georgetown-Ridge Farm Buffaloes (Georgetown, IL) in a Vermilion Valley match, on Tuesday, January 23. Oakwood will attempt to move on its 17-5 season record. The Buffaloes enter the match with a 4-18 record after their 66-45 non-league loss to Armstrong (Armstrong, IL).
With the defeat, Hoopeston moves to 16-7 on the year. The Cornjerkers travel to Westville (Westville, IL) to meet the Tigers in a non-league match on Saturday, January 20. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 15-4. Westville lost 67-30 in their recent non-league match against Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin (Bismarck, IL)