Basketball Game Preview: Wilcox-Hildreth Falcons vs. Silver Lake Mustangs

The Wilcox-Hildreth Falcons will face off against the Silver Lake Mustangs at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Wilcox-Hildreth has given up an average of 50.4 points per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

On Saturday, Wilcox-Hildreth lost to Amherst at home by a 59-43 margin. The loss continues a trend for the Falcons in their meetings with the Broncos: they've now lost eight in a row.

Despite the defeat, Wilcox-Hildreth saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Landon Lienemann posted 11 points. Drew Blank was another key player, putting up nine points.

Fans were treated to a battle of the Mustangs on Friday. Silver Lake took a 46-33 hit to the loss column at the hands of Sumner-Eddyville-Miller.

Wilcox-Hildreth's loss dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Silver Lake, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-7.

Wilcox-Hildreth was dealt a bruising 54-26 loss at the hands of Silver Lake when the teams last played back in January of 2025. Will the Falcons 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.