Whiting extended their losing streak to ten on Friday, dropping them down to 1-11. They had to suffer through a 52-25 loss at the hands of the Wheeler Bearcats. The contest marked the Oilers' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Despite the defeat, Whiting had strong showings from Julian Madrueno, who posted nine points, and Romeo Rosario, who earned 11 points.
As for Wheeler, their victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 5-7. They not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since January 7, 2025 (when they won 77-24).
Wheeler's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ty Schafer, who shot 60% from the field en route to 14 points. Sean Schafer also deserves some recognition as he grabbed his first steals of the season.
Coming up, Whiting will face off against River Forest at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Oilers will be up against the Ingots' rather soft defense (which has allowed 54.36 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Wheeler, they will welcome Calumet New Tech at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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