Wheeling was the 46-43 winner over Highland Park when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Wheeling Wildcats were outmatched by the Highland Park Giants and fell 68-33. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 410th, while the Giants are ranked 124th).
Wheeling has also traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last 11 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-17 record this season. As for Highland Park, their win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wheeling will take on Hersey at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Highland Park, they will challenge Maine West at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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