Basketball Game Preview: Minooka Indians vs. Joliet West Tigers

Minooka hasn't had much luck against Joliet West recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Minooka Indians will host the Joliet West Tigers at 6:30 p.m. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a three-game winning streak alive.

Last Tuesday, Minooka got the win against Plainfield Central by a conclusive 55-34. Given the Indians' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 209th, while the Wildcats are ranked 655th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Joliet West duked it out withOswego on Tuesday. Joliet West enjoyed a cozy 57-43 win over Oswego. That's two games straight that the Tigers have won by exactly 14 points.

Minooka pushed their record up to 11-8 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.2 points per game. As for Joliet West, their win bumped their record up to 13-5.

Minooka came up short against Joliet West in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, falling 58-54. Will Minooka have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.