Basketball Recap: Oregon Triumphs

Oregon hadn't done well against Genoa-Kingston recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Oregon Hawks secured a 62-57 W over the Genoa-Kingston Cogs. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 62-57 back in November of 2024.

Hawks

Previous 2 Games

01/31/25 @ Genoa-Kingston	62-57
01/27/25 vs Amboy	59-45

The victory made it two in a row for Oregon and bumps their season record up to 13-12. As for Genoa-Kingston, they have also been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-12 record this season.

Oregon and Genoa-Kingston could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Illinois Rankings. Oregon (ranked 411th) will meet Byron (ranked 176th) at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Meanwhile, Genoa-Kingston will face off against Rockford Christian at 6:45 p.m. on Saturday down 290 places (369 vs. 79).