The Danville Vikings will take on the Manual Rams at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Danville came into this matchup off a tough 21-point loss on Tuesday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of Champaign Central by a score of 54-52 on Friday. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Manual not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since February 28, 2025 (when they won 72-36). They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Normal West 76-48. The Rams haven't had any issues with the Wildcats recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Danville has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-14 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 52.5 points over those games. As for Manual, their win bumped their record up to 15-8.
Danville came up short against Manual when the teams last played back in February of 2025, falling 69-56. Will the Vikings have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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