The Thornwood Thunderbirds's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their third straight loss. They fell to Bloom 48-43. While losing is never fun, Thornwood can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 197th, while the Blazing Trojan are ranked 37th).
Thornwood has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-13 record this season. As for Bloom, they pushed their record up to 14-7 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Thornwood will take on the Raptors at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Rich Township and the Thunderbirds are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads. As for Bloom, they will head out on the road to take on the Kays at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
