Huntley posted their closest victory since January 26, 2024 on Friday. They skirted past the Jacobs Golden Eagles 61-58. This was a revenge game for the Red Raiders: when they faced off against the Golden Eagles back in December of 2024, they had to take a 59-49 loss.
Several Golden Eagles players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Nolan Roper, who went 8 of 12 on his way to 21 points. That's the most points Roper has posted since back in January of 2024. Another player making a difference was Ben Jurzak, who posted 17 points and six rebounds.
Huntley's win bumped their record up to 10-13. As for Jacobs, their defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 13-10.
When Huntley and Jacobs next hit the court, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. Huntley will face off against Barrington and their five-game winning streak at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Similarly, Jacobs will try to stop St. Charles East's three-game winning streak when the meet at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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