Basketball Recap: Hillcrest Academy Skates Past Wapello with Ease

Hillcrest Academy put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They claimed a resounding 68-28 victory over the Wapello Indians. The Ravens have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four contests by 24 points or more this season.

Hillcrest Academy's win bumped their record up to 5-0. As for Wapello, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hillcrest Academy and Pekin will compete for holiday cheer at 7:30 p.m. on December 20th. As for Wapello, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Winfield-Mt. Union at 7:30 p.m. on January 3, 2025.