In what's become a running theme this season, the Canton Little Giants gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They blew past Pekin 53-28. The win made it back-to-back wins for Canton.
Canton's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jena Goforth led the charge by scoring ten points along with six assists and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Allison Wheeler, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten rebounds.
Canton pushed their record up to 21-7 with that win, which was their third straight on the road. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.3 points per game. As for Pekin, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-14.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Canton will take on the Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Washington will be looking to extend their current nine-game winning streak. As for Pekin, they will play host again and welcome the Rockets, where tip off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Illinois (Limestone is ranked 162nd, while the Dragons are ranked 171st).
