Recap: Hamilton/Warsaw Titans vs. Illini West Chargers
After a string of eight wins, the Hamilton/Warsaw Titans's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They fell just short of Illini West by a score of 59-56. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as Hamilton/Warsaw came into the match with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 159th, while Illini West is ranked 342nd).
Illini West's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Wesley Robertson, who scored 13 points along with nine rebounds and two steals. Ethan Carlisle was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with five steals.
Hamilton/Warsaw's loss ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 15-3. As for Illini West, their win bumped their record up to 12-9.
Hamilton/Warsaw will be playing at home against Camp Point Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Camp Point Central is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road. As for Illini West, they will challenge Farmington at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
