Basketball Game Preview: Glenbard West Hilltoppers vs. Wheaton North Falcons

Glenbard West hasn't had much luck against Wheaton North recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Glenbard West Hilltoppers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Wheaton North Falcons at 7:00 p.m. Glenbard West will be strutting in after a win while Wheaton North will be coming in after a loss.

Glenbard West will bounce into Tuesday's game after beating Downers Grove North, who they had gone 2-7 against in their nine prior meetings. Glenbard West slipped by Downers Grove North 36-35 on Saturday.

Meanwhile, after a string of five wins, Wheaton North's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They fell 43-30 to Lake Zurich. While losing is never fun, the Falcons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 182nd, while the Bears are ranked 43rd).

Glenbard West has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-8 record this season. As for Wheaton North, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-11.

Glenbard West lost to Wheaton North at home by a decisive 58-43 margin in their previous meeting back in January of 2024. Will Glenbard West have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.