On Saturday, the Rockridge Rockets strolled past the Danville Vikings with points to spare, taking the game 56-41. Given the Rockets' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 96th, while the Vikings are ranked 295th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Rockridge has also been performing well recently as they've won 13 of their last 16 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 17-7 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.4 points per game. As for Danville, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-14 record this season.
Rockridge will head out to challenge Mercer County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Danville, they will challenge Peoria at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Peoria will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Danville surely won't give up without a fight.
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