Recap: Bloomington Purple Raiders vs. Danville Vikings
The Bloomington Purple Raiders scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Danville 65-21 at home. That looming 65-21 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Bloomington yet this season.
Bloomington found their leader in underclassman Christina Lenard, who scored 18 points along with five steals. That's the first time this season that Lenard scored 15 or more points. The team also got some help courtesy of Josie Skeate, who scored 11 points along with five steals.
Bloomington pushed their record up to 8-13 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.7 points per game. As for Danville, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost nine of their last ten matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-14 record this season.
Bloomington will challenge Champaign Central at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Illinois (Champaign Central is ranked 229th, while Bloomington is ranked 224th). As for Danville, they will be playing at home against Centennial at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
