Willowbrook was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against the Proviso East Pirates, falling 74-50. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 436th, while the Pirates are ranked 167th).
Leading Proviso East to victory were Isaiah Pickens and Jerry Johnson. Pickens posted 21 points, while Johnson dropped a double-double on 19 points and ten boards. The contest was Pickens' sixth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Jarret Swift, who scored eight points in addition to five assists and five rebounds.
Willowbrook's loss dropped their record down to 6-16. As for Proviso East, they pushed their record up to 16-8 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Willowbrook will venture away from home to take on Leyden at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Proviso East, they are taking a road trip to square off against Berwyn/Cicero Morton at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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