Basketball Preview: Crystal Lake Central Tigers vs. McHenry Warriors
The Crystal Lake Central Tigers will look to take advantage of their home-court for the first time this season as they take on the McHenry Warriors at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Hopefully Crystal Lake Central focused on turnovers this week as the team gave up 28 on Tuesday.
Crystal Lake Central is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after starting their season on the road. They fell 45-36 to Marian Central Catholic. The contest was a 26-26 toss-up at halftime, but the Tigers couldn't quite close it out.
Despite the defeat, Crystal Lake Central had strong showings from Ruby Macke, who went 12 for 24 en route to 27 points plus five rebounds and three steals, and Leah Spychala, who scored five points in addition to 11 rebounds and six assists.
Meanwhile, McHenry was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss dating back to last season. They lost to Johnsburg on the road by a 50-34 margin.
Everything came up roses for Crystal Lake Central against McHenry in their previous matchup back in January, as the squad secured a 59-14 win. Does Crystal Lake Central have another victory up their sleeve, or will McHenry turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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