Having just played yesterday, the Plainfield Central Wildcats will get right back to it and host the Plainfield North Tigers at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Plainfield Central has struggled recently with five losses in a row, while Plainfield North will arrive with six straight victories.
It was a proper cat-fight when Plainfield Central challenged Joliet West on Monday. Plainfield Central took a 49-40 hit to the loss column at the hands of Joliet West.
Meanwhile, Plainfield North made easy work of Joliet Central on Thursday and carried off a 62-40 win. Given the Tigers' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 81st, while the Steelmen are ranked 295th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Plainfield North pushed their record up to 16-6 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.2 points per game. As for Plainfield Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-18.
Plainfield Central came up short against Plainfield North in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, falling 56-44. Will Plainfield Central 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.
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