Basketball Recap: Kaneland's Victory on Friday Extends Winning Streak to 27

Knights

Previous Games

02/21/25 vs LaSalle-Peru	57-51
02/19/25 @ Oak Forest	67-31
02/15/25 vs Aurora East	72-54
02/14/25 @ Morris	49-43
02/07/25 @ Sycamore	58-53
+ 22 more games

Kaneland came tearing into Friday's game with 26 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 25.5 points), and they left with even more momentum. They came within six points of losing the streak, but they secured a 57-51 W against the LaSalle-Peru Cavaliers. Given the Knights' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 55th, while the Cavaliers are ranked 289th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Kaneland's victory was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 28-1. As for LaSalle-Peru, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-18 record this season.

Kaneland does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for LaSalle-Peru, they will host Dixon at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. LaSalle-Peru is facing Dixon at the right time seeing as Dixon is stuck on a three-game losing streak.