On Tuesday, the Harlem Huskies were able to grind out a solid win over the Dixon Dukes & Duchesses, taking the game 65-54.
Mateo Perera
| 02/18/25 @ Dixon | 20 |
| 02/14/25 vs Jefferson | 22 |
| 02/07/25 @ Rockford East | 17 |
Harlem got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Mateo Perera out in front who went 9-for-17 to rack up 20 points along with six boards and three steals. The matchup was Perera's third in a row with at least 17 points. Jackson Cook was another key player, putting up nine points in addition to six rebounds and three steals.
Harlem smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in four consecutive games.
Harlem's win bumped their record up to 11-18. As for Dixon, they dropped their record down to 22-8 with the loss, which was their fourth straight at home.
Harlem has already played their next contest, a 54-45 defeat against Freeport on the 19th. As for Dixon, they will venture away from home to face off against Sherrard at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Sherrard will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Dixon surely won't give up without a fight.
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