The Naperville Central Redhawks will face off against the Kaneland Knights at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Last Saturday, Naperville Central was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 56-52 to Lockport. The defeat continues a trend for the Redhawks in their matchups with the Porters: they've now lost three in a row.
Meanwhile, Kaneland came tearing into Saturday's match with 13 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 27 points) and they left with even more momentum. They enjoyed a cozy 59-44 victory over the Tornadoes. Given the Knights' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 57th, while the Tornadoes are ranked 256th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Kaneland's win bumped their record up to 15-1. As for Naperville Central, their loss dropped their record down to 7-10.
Naperville Central couldn't quite finish off Kaneland in their previous meeting back in February of 2024 and fell 74-72. Will Naperville Central 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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