Basketball Game Preview: Hoopeston Cornjerkers vs. Paxton-Buckley-Loda Panthers

The Hoopeston Cornjerkers will square off against the Paxton-Buckley-Loda Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing is sure in Hoopeston's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while Paxton-Buckley-Loda has been banged up by six consecutive losses on the road.

Hoopeston will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up 26 points on Friday, then bounced right back against Momence on Monday. Hoopeston took down Momence 67-48. The score was all tied up 23-23 at the break, but the Cornjerkers were the better team in the second half.

Hoopeston's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cole Miller, who almost dropped a double-double with 12 points and nine rebounds. Trenton Montez was another key player, en route to 17 points along with five assists and four steals.

Meanwhile, a well-balanced attack led Paxton-Buckley-Loda over Hoopeston in every quarter on their way to victory. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Paxton-Buckley-Loda blew Hoopeston out of the water with a 58-26 final score. The Panthers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine games by 21 points or more this season.

Hoopeston is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-12 record this season. Paxton-Buckley-Loda's victory bumped their record up to 13-14.

Hoopeston took a serious blow against Paxton-Buckley-Loda in their previous matchup on Friday, falling 58-26. Will Hoopeston have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.