Basketball Recap: Myrtle Point Turns Things Around After Road Loss

There's no place like home for Myrtle Point, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They managed a 54-48 victory over the Illinois Valley Cougars on Tuesday. This was a revenge game for the Bobcats: when they faced off against the Cougars back in January, they had to take a 58-46 defeat.

Myrtle Point's win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-9 and their overall record up to 4-20. As for Illinois Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which has put a noticeable dent in their 13-10 record this season.

Looking ahead, Myrtle Point will face off against Oakland at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Oakland will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Myrtle Point surely won't give up without a fight. As for Illinois Valley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Reedsport at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.