With a playoff game on the line, the Yorkville Christian Mustangs rose to the challenge on Monday. They walked away with a 101-88 win over the Panthers. Yorkville Christian's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Yorkville Christian's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jayden Riley, who scored 25 points along with eight assists and six rebounds. Riley is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 21 or more in the last seven games he's played. Another player making a difference was Zach Marini, who scored 26 points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Yorkville Christian's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-17. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 84.6 points per game. As for Gardner-South Wilmington, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost eight of their last ten matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-22 record this season.
Yorkville Christian will face off against Earlville at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Yorkville Christian's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last 13 games. Gardner-South Wilmington does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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