The Thornton Fractional North Meteors won the last time they faced the Orr Spartans, and things went their way on Saturday too. Thornton Fractional North strolled past Orr with points to spare, taking the game 65-47. Given Thornton Fractional North's advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 260th, while Orr is ranked 529th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Thornton Fractional North's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jaylen Blakes, who scored 18 points. The game was Blakes' fifth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Naiem Evans, who scored 14 points.
Thornton Fractional North's win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Orr, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.
Thornton Fractional North will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Blue Island Eisenhower at 6:30 p.m. on January 9, 2024. Orr will be home for the holidays to greet Bowen at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
