Basketball Recap: Villa Grove Drops Highest Score of Season Against Blue Ridge

Blue Devils

Team Score

01/14/25 vs Blue Ridge	81
11/27/24 vs Non Varsity Opponent	72
11/29/24 vs Tri-County [Kansas/Shiloh/Oakland]	71
11/26/24 vs Chrisman	68
12/20/24 vs Tri-Point	64

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Villa Grove). They were the clear victor by an 81-60 margin over the Blue Ridge Knights on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Blue Devils have posted since February 2, 2024.

Villa Grove's win ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 5-10. As for Blue Ridge, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-8 record this season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Villa Grove will venture away from home to face off against Okaw Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Okaw Valley will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Villa Grove surely won't give up without a fight. Blue Ridge has already played their next game (against Cumberland), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.