A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Manteno Panthers face off against the Lisle Lions at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday... Manteno will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
Manteno is headed into the game after thoroughly thrashing Clifton Central: they outscored them in every quarter. Manteno put the hurt on Clifton Central with a sharp 55-35 victory on Tuesday. The Panthers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 11 matches by 20 points or more this season.
| 01/28/25 vs Clifton Central | 10 |
| 01/27/25 @ Reed-Custer | 19 |
| 01/23/25 @ Wilmington | 19 |
| 01/22/25 @ Watseka/Milford | 16 |
Manteno got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Maddie Gesky out in front who dropped a double-double on 12 points and ten boards. Gesky has been hot recently, having posted ten or more rebounds the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Emily Horath, who went 5 of 10 on her way to 12 points and four steals.
Manteno smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in 21 consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Lisle, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They came out on top against Peotone by a score of 41-31 on Monday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Lions as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Manteno's record is now 19-4. As for Lisle, their record now sits at 8-16.
Everything came up roses for Manteno against Lisle in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, as the team secured a 61-32 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Manteno since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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