Basketball Game Preview: Hinsdale South Hornets vs. Hancock Eagles

Hinsdale South is on a four-game streak of home losses, Hancock a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck will change on Monday. The Hinsdale South Hornets will host the Hancock Eagles at 7:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Hinsdale South came up short against Glenbard West on Tuesday, falling 69-44. While losing is never fun, the Hornets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 256th, while the Hilltoppers are ranked 76th).

Hailey Goins

Points

02/11/25 vs Glenbard West	17
02/10/25 vs Downers Grove South	14
02/06/25 @ Addison Trail	12
02/04/25 @ Glenbard South	4
01/31/25 @ Leyden	18
+ 25 more games

The losing side was boosted by Hailey Goins, who went 6-for-14 on her way to 17 points. She continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played.

Fans were treated to a Battle of the Eagles on Thursday. Hancock lost 45-20 to Dyett.

Hinsdale South's loss dropped their record down to 12-18. As for Hancock, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-10.