Hoopeston lost against St. Thomas More back in November of 2019 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Cornjerkers fell 49-45 to the Sabers. While losing is never fun, the Cornjerkers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 401st, while the Sabers are ranked 187th).
Hoopeston's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Brayden Walder, who posted 17 points and six rebounds, and Nick Cardenas, who had 12 points and four steals. That was a full 37.8% of the Cornjerkers' points, marking the third time in a row Walder has earned more than a third of the team's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Cole Miller, who put up seven points and six boards.
Hoopeston's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for St. Thomas More, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season.
Hoopeston wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 51-29 loss against Clifton Central on the 12th. As for St. Thomas More, they will head out on the road to challenge Watseka at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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