Trico hadn't done well against Sesser-Valier/Waltonville recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Trico Pioneers skirted past the Sesser-Valier/Waltonville Red Devils 44-42. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Pioneers' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 413th, while the Red Devils are ranked 112th).
Trico's win was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 6-4. As for Sesser-Valier/Waltonville, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 7-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Trico will take on Marissa/Coulterville in a holiday battle at at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Marissa/Coulterville's defense has only allowed 27.9 points per game this season, so Trico's offense will have their work cut out for them. Sesser-Valier/Waltonville and Hamilton County will compete for holiday cheer at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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