Goreville played a tough matchup on Saturday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They might have been a little too into the holiday spirit, gifting the Trico Pioneers an easy 65-39 victory. While losing is never fun, the Blackcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 442nd, while the Pioneers are ranked 204th).
Despite the defeat, Goreville saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jaidyn Wiesen went 5-for-10 to rack up 13 points and five boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Maggie Clutts, who posted six points and six rebounds.
Goreville is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-7. As for Trico, their win bumped their record up to 10-4.
Goreville and Trico will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next contests. The next time the Blackcats see the court they'll take on Elverado/Zeigler-Royalton at 6:00 p.m. on January 7, 2026. As for Trico, their break will end when they face Murphysboro at 12:00 p.m. on January 3, 2026.
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