Basketball Recap: Sycamore Snaps Three-Game Streak of Losses on the Road

A well-balanced attack led Sycamore over St. Francis in every quarter on their way to victory on Tuesday. The Sycamore Spartans took down the St. Francis Spartans 52-38. This was payback for Sycamore, who suffered a 57-52 loss the last time these two teams met.

Despite the defeat, St. Francis saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Hannah Grivetti posted 12 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Grivetti has scored all season.

Spartans

Previous 5 Games

01/07/25 @ St. Francis	52-38
01/03/25 @ Hampshire	39-55
12/28/24 vs Harlem	38-44
12/27/24 vs Grant Community	53-48
12/27/24 vs Orangeville	49-61

Sycamore's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-11. As for St. Francis, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season.

Sycamore and St. Francis could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Illinois Rankings. Sycamore (ranked 353rd) will meet Ottawa (ranked 42nd) at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Similarly, St. Francis will face off against Hinsdale South at 7:30 p.m. on Friday down 207 places (388 vs. 181).