The St. Francis Spartans will take on the Naperville North Huskies at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
St. Francis had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They were outmatched by Yorkville on the road and fell 71-39. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Spartans have suffered since November 22, 2023.
Despite their defeat, St. Francis saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Arianna Naples, who earned eight points, was perhaps the best of all. Another player making a difference was Alyssa Freeman, who scored six points.
Meanwhile, a win for Naperville North just wasn't in the cards on Tuesday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were beaten by Lincoln-Way East 54-26. The Huskies were down 40-14 at the end of the third quarter, and things only got worse from there.
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