Anna-Jonesboro is 0-10 against Carterville since February of 2019 but things could change on Saturday. Having just played yesterday, the Anna-Jonesboro Wildcats will get right back to it and host the Carterville Lions at 7:30 p.m.
It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 73-35, which was the final score in Anna-Jonesboro's tilt against Benton on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 315th, while the Rangers are ranked 46th).
Meanwhile, Carterville humbled Frankfort with a 52-23 victory. The win continues a trend for the Lions in their matchups with the Redbirds: they've now won seven in a row.
This is the second loss in a row for Anna-Jonesboro and nudges their season record down to 10-14. As for Carterville, the victory got them back to even at 12-12.
Anna-Jonesboro came up short against Carterville when the teams last played back in February of 2024, falling 58-48. Will Anna-Jonesboro 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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