There's no place like home for Cicero Prep Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Wednesday. They came out on top against the Ray Bearcats by a score of 57-50 on Friday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 66-38 back in December of 2024.
Despite the loss, Ray still got an impressive performance from Mark Chester, who went 10 of 17 on his way to 22 points. What's more, Chester also racked up three boards, the most he's had since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Seth Wade, who posted nine points and five rebounds.
With the victory, Cicero Prep Academy broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 7-8. As for Ray, they dropped their record down to 8-11 with the loss, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Cicero Prep Academy will face off against The Gregory School at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Gregory School knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past three matches -- so hopefully Cicero Prep Academy likes a good challenge. As for Ray, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 78-41 win against San Miguel on the 11th.
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