Basketball Recap: Pierce City Piles Up the Points Against Wheaton

Eagles

Team Score

01/14/25 vs Wheaton	66
12/03/24 vs Verona	58
01/11/25 @ Jefferson Independent Day	57
12/21/24 vs Walnut Grove	54
12/27/24 @ Hollister	53

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Pierce City). They breezed by the Wheaton Bulldogs to the tune of 66-33 on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Eagles have posted since December 3, 2024.

Pierce City's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-6. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.7 points per game. As for Wheaton, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-14.

Pierce City is taking a road trip to challenge New Heights Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in New Heights Christian Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last six matches. As for Wheaton, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Jefferson Independent Day at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Jefferson Independent Day is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 52.5 points per game this season.