Rochester came into Tuesday's contest having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 42-40 victory over the Lanphier Lions on Tuesday. That's more bragging rights for the Rockets, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
| 01/28/25 @ Lanphier | 7 |
| 02/01/24 vs Springfield | 6 |
| 02/06/24 vs Edwardsville | 6 |
| 11/19/24 @ Sullivan | 6 |
| 12/03/24 vs Springfield | 6 |
Rochester got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Taylor Offer out in front who posted 12 points and seven assists. Those seven assists gave Offer a new career-high. Delaney Farris was another key player, dropping a double-double on 14 points and ten boards.
Rochester's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-16. As for Lanphier, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-14 record this season.
Rochester and Lanphier could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Illinois Rankings. Rochester will face off against Pleasant Plains at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday down 273 places (318 vs. 45). Rochester is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses. Similarly, Lanphier (ranked 402nd) will meet Manual (ranked 111th) at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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