Thornton Fractional North hasn't had much luck against Hillcrest recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Thornton Fractional North Meteors will look to defend their home court against the Hillcrest Hawks at 6:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Tuesday, Thornton Fractional North strolled past Tinley Park with points to spare, taking the game 70-53. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Meteors.
Meanwhile, Hillcrest came tearing into Tuesday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 26 points) and they left with even more momentum. Everything went their way against the Braves as they made off with a 71-51 win. The Hawks have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 games by 20 points or more this season.
Hillcrest's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 16-8. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 36.8 points. As for Thornton Fractional North, their win bumped their record up to 12-9.
Thornton Fractional North was dealt a bruising 63-35 defeat at the hands of Hillcrest in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. Will Thornton Fractional North have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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