It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Delavan had no problem doing just that on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 54-51 win over Camp Point Central. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory Delavan has posted since January 5, 2024.

Grady Burrell
02/24/25 vs Camp Point Central | 4 |
01/21/25 vs Lewistown | 4 |
01/13/25 vs Elmwood | 3 |
02/20/25 @ Cuba/Spoon River Valley | 2 |
02/08/25 vs Peoria Heights | 2 |
+ 13 more games |
Delavan got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Grady Burrell out in front who went 5-for-7 to rack up 15 points and four steals. Burrell is becoming a predictor of Delavan's success: when he posts at least three steals the team is 2-1 (and 10-18 when he doesn't). Bryson Horning was another key player, putting up 12 points along with seven boards and three steals.
Delavan smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.
With the victory, Delavan broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 12-19. As for Camp Point Central, they dropped their record down to 5-22 with the loss, which was their tenth straight on the road.
Delavan didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 58-27 win against Rushville-Industry on the 26th. Camp Point Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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