The Oak Lawn Spartans will take on the Hinsdale Central Red Devils in a holiday battle at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Saturday, Oak Lawn didn't have too much trouble with Lindblom as they won 74-58. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Spartans' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 129th, while the Eagles are ranked 341st).
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Hinsdale Central, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They enjoyed a cozy 44-30 win over Downers Grove North on Thursday. That looming 44-30 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Red Devils yet this season.
Hinsdale Central's victory was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-5. The home wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.7 points over those games. As for Oak Lawn, their victory bumped their record up to 7-2.
Oak Lawn came up short against Hinsdale Central in their previous matchup back in December of 2022, falling 69-64. Can the Spartans avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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