The Hinsdale Central Red Devils and the Fenwick Friars will face off at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday without much rest having both just played. Hinsdale Central will be looking to extend their current 22-game winning streak.
On Friday, it was close, but Hinsdale Central sidestepped Downers Grove North for a 45-43 win. Given the Red Devils' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked fifth, while the Trojans are ranked 55th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Fenwick got the win against De La Salle on Friday by a conclusive 47-25. The Friars have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine contests by 20 points or more this season.
Hinsdale Central pushed their record up to 25-2 with the victory, which was their 11th straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 68.3 points over those games. As for Fenwick, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 19-8.
Hinsdale Central came up short against Fenwick in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, falling 61-54. Will Hinsdale Central have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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