The Rolling Meadows Mustangs will take on the Palatine Pirates at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
While Rolling Meadows' victory against Prospect wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Mustangs had just enough and edged out the Knights 45-42. The win continues a trend for the Mustangs in their matchups with the Knights: they've now won three in a row.
Meanwhile, Palatine posted their closest victory since December 28, 2024 on Tuesday. They pulled ahead with a 52-51 photo finish over Barrington. Given the Pirates' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 22nd, while the Fillies/Broncos are ranked 178th) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Rolling Meadows' win bumped their record up to 12-6. As for Palatine, their victory bumped their record up to 15-3.
Rolling Meadows ended up a good deal behind Palatine when the teams last played back in December of 2025, losing 42-26. Will the Mustangs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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