Basketball Recap: Jaxson Robinson and Joe Proehl Secure Win for Midwest Central + How To Watch

By Team Reports Dec 17, 2025, 4:39pm

Basketball Recap: Midwest Central Raiders vs. Illini Central Cougars

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the IL High School Assn. (IHSA) & Midwest Central High School. Watch Full Replay

Midwest Central's game on Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They walked away with a 45-38 win over the Illini Central Cougars. This was payback for the Raiders, who suffered a 52-51 defeat the last time these two teams met.

Leading Midwest Central to victory were Joe Proehl and Jaxson Robinson. Proehl posted 11 points and five rebounds, while Robinson went 5-for-10 to rack up 13 points. Proehl also posted a block, marking his first of the season. Josh Dawe was another key player, putting up eight points.

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Previous Games

12/16/25 - Home45-38 W
02/26/25 - Away51-52 L
12/17/24 - Away34-72 L
12/12/23 - Home40-57 L
01/03/23 - Away48-70 L
+ 5 more games

The victory got Midwest Central back to even at 4-4. As for Illini Central, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.

Midwest Central and Calvary Christian Academy will compete for holiday cheer at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Illini Central and Heyworth will compete for holiday cheer on Saturday.

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