Having just played yesterday, the Wheaton Academy Warriors will get right back to it and host the Parkview Christian Academy Falcons at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Wheaton Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past three matchups -- so hopefully Parkview Christian Academy likes a good challenge.
On Wednesday, Wheaton Academy earned a 56-48 win over Nazareth Academy. Given the Warriors' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 124th, while the Roadrunners are ranked 273rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, in a tight contest that could have gone either way, Parkview Christian Academy made off with a 49-48 victory over Aurora Central Catholic. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Falcons.
Parkview Christian Academy's win came from a few key players Wheaton Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was James Jefferson, who dropped a double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds. He has been hot for a while, having posted nine or more boards the last nine times he's played. Christian Mulder was another key player, putting up 15 points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Parkview Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in seven consecutive games.
Wheaton Academy's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-8. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.3 points over those games. As for Parkview Christian Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 12-15.
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