Glenbrook North and Loyola Academy squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Glenbrook North had to settle for second. They took a 55-45 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Loyola Academy Ramblers. While losing is never fun, the Spartans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 126th, while the Ramblers are ranked 46th).
Glenbrook North's defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 16-15. As for Loyola Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 11 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 25-8 record this season.
Glenbrook North does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Loyola Academy, they will take on Niles North at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Niles North knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past 32 matchups -- so hopefully Loyola Academy likes a good challenge.
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