The River Forest Ingots will face off against the Lowell Red Devils at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. River Forest has given up an average of 52.8 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
River Forest is headed into the contest having just suffered their biggest defeat since February 20, 2025 on Tuesday. They were beaten by Kouts 80-49. While losing is never fun, the Ingots can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 275th, while the Mustangs & Fillies are ranked 53rd).
Meanwhile, Lowell can bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 63-43 margin over Rensselaer Central. The score was all tied up 24-24 at the break, but the Red Devils were the (much) better team in the second half.
River Forest better keep an eye on Ezra Rumisek. He was instrumental in Lowell's win, dropping a double-double with 28 points and 11 boards. Those 28 points gave Rumisek a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Aiden Hernandez, who posted nine points and three steals.
River Forest has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-10 record this season. As for Lowell, their win bumped their record up to 6-17.
River Forest couldn't quite finish off Lowell in their previous matchup back in November of 2025 and fell 45-43. Can the Ingots avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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