Basketball Recap: Prairie Picks Up Eighth Consecutive Win

Prairie put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They were the clear victor by a 67-45 margin over the Waterloo West Wahawks. The Hawks have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four contests by 20 points or more this season.

Prairie's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-0. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 70.6 points per game. As for Waterloo West, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-4.

Prairie won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Ankeny Centennial at 6:05 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Prairie's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season. As for Waterloo West, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Dubuque Senior at 7:30 p.m. on January 3, 2025. Waterloo West is facing Dubuque Senior at the right time seeing as Dubuque Senior is stuck on a five-game losing streak.