Cicero Prep Academy hasn't had much luck against Lincoln Prep recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Cicero Prep Academy Centurions will be playing at home against the Lincoln Prep Lightning at 5:30 p.m. Cicero Prep Academy will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
Cicero Prep Academy is headed into the matchup after thoroughly thrashing The Gregory School: they outscored them in every quarter. Cicero Prep Academy strolled past The Gregory School with points to spare on Thursday, taking the game 43-27.
Cicero Prep Academy found their leader in sophomore Ryleigh Weaver, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and ten boards. Weaver continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last four games she's played. Catherine Johnson was another key player, putting up four points in addition to six rebounds and three steals.
Cicero Prep Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Lincoln Prep played a tough contest on Thursday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were outmatched by Miami and fell 82-23. The Lightning were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 50-2.
Cicero Prep Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a massive bump to their 11-7 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 24.4 points per game. As for Lincoln Prep, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-8.
Cicero Prep Academy was taken down by Lincoln Prep 47-10 when the teams last played back in January of 2024. Will Cicero Prep Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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