Crystal Lake South has won 16 straight games at home (dating back to last season), while McHenry has won 16 straight on the road also dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Crystal Lake South Gators will welcome the McHenry Warriors at 7:30 p.m. One thing working in Crystal Lake South's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last nine matches.
Last Tuesday, Crystal Lake South strolled past Central with points to spare, taking the game 72-58.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for McHenry against Crystal Lake Central on Tuesday as the squad secured a 73-41 win. Given the Warriors' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 48th, while the Tigers are ranked 520th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Crystal Lake South is also on a roll lately: they've won 15 of their last 16 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 20-3 record this season. As for McHenry, their victory bumped their record up to 19-2.
Crystal Lake South couldn't quite finish off McHenry in their previous meeting back in December of 2024 and fell 51-49. Will Crystal Lake South have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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