The Jacksonville Crimsons will take on the Cahokia Comanches in a tournament on Wednesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.
Having struggled with three losses in a row, Jacksonville turned things around against Jersey on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Panthers, sneaking past 59-56. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Crimsons have posted since December 5, 2023.
Meanwhile, Cahokia posted their biggest victory since December 11, 2024 on Monday. They put the hurt on Granite City with a sharp 67-42 win.
Cahokia's win came from a few key players Jacksonville will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Corrion Raiford, who went 7 for 9 on his way to 14 points along with six boards and five steals. He is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last five games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Cornelius Griffin, who went 5 of 7 en route to 18 points.
Cahokia's victory bumped their record up to 8-12. As for Jacksonville, their win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-13.
Jacksonville beat Cahokia 61-53 in their previous meeting back in January of 2024. Will Jacksonville repeat their success, or does Cahokia have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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