Illinois Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 42-41 heartbreaker at the hands of the Gold Beach Panthers. The Cougars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.
Illinois Valley's loss dropped their record down to 6-8. As for Gold Beach, their victory ended a 12-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Illinois Valley will take on Oakland at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Illinois Valley has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Gold Beach, they will face off against Reedsport at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Gold Beach is facing Reedsport at the right time seeing as Reedsport is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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