Basketball Game Preview: Annawan Braves/Bravettes vs. Amboy Clippers

The Annawan Braves/Bravettes will head out to square off against the Amboy Clippers at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.

Annawan is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. They claimed a resounding 60-22 victory over DePue. The Braves/Bravettes have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 16 contests by 21 points or more this season.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Amboy, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 64-50 win over Hiawatha on Monday.

Annawan pushed their record up to 22-6 with the victory, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.6 points over those games. As for Amboy, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 13-18 record this season.

Everything came up roses for Annawan against Amboy in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, as the team secured a 62-27 win. In that game, Annawan amassed a halftime lead of 33-12, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Wednesday.