Cahokia lost against Marion back in December of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Cahokia Comanches received a blow as they fell 70-55 to the Marion Wildcats. While losing is never fun, the Comanches can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 209th, while the Wildcats are ranked 75th).
Cahokia's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was C'Narri Griffin, who went 8 of 11 en route to 19 points in addition to eight rebounds and six assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Corrion Raiford, who posted 11 points and eight boards.
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Griffin wasn't the only one working in the assists department: Cahokia was working as a unit and finished the game with 15 assists. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their assist total in three consecutive matchups.
It was another big night for Ethan Simmons, who shot 6-for-9 from deep and dropped a double-double on 33 points and ten rebounds for Marion. Those 33 points gave Simmons a new career-high. Cameron Curry was another key player, going 6 for 7 on his way to 13 points and three steals.
Cahokia has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season. As for Marion, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-4.
Cahokia has already played their next game, a 77-49 defeat against Columbia on the 18th. As for Marion, they will take on KIPP at 3:00 p.m. on Monday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
