The Peoria Heights Patriots typically have all the answers at home, but on Tuesday the Illini Bluffs Tigers proved too difficult a challenge. They secured a 43-39 W over the Patriots. That's another feather in the cap for Illini Bluffs, who also won these teams' last head-to-head.
When it comes to explaining why Peoria Heights lost, one person who can't be blamed is Nyaja Russell. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 18 points and 11 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Russell has scored all season. Janessa Marie wallace was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with six assists and three steals.
Illini Bluffs' win bumped their record up to 22-4. As for Peoria Heights, their loss ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 21-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Illini Bluffs will take on the Indians at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Brimfield is coming into the game hot, having won their last ten games. As for Peoria Heights, they will be playing at home against the Spartans at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Bushnell-Prairie City comes in still looking for their first win of the season.
