Basketball Recap: Lowpoint-Washburn Beats Cuba/Spoon River Valley for Their Fifth Straight Win

Lowpoint-Washburn extended their winning streak to five games thanks to a huge performance from Kody Knecht. The Lowpoint-Washburn Wildcats secured a 41-36 W over the Cuba/Spoon River Valley Wildcats on Thursday thanks in part to Knecht, who dropped a double-double on ten points and ten boards. He is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last five games he's played.

Lowpoint-Washburn pushed their record up to 12-6 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.4 points per game. As for Cuba/Spoon River Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season.

Lowpoint-Washburn won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Dwight at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lowpoint-Washburn is facing Dwight at the right time seeing as Dwight is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Cuba/Spoon River Valley, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Peoria Heights at 7:00 p.m.