The Johnsburg Skyhawks will take on the Plano Reapers at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
On Saturday, Johnsburg ended up a good deal behind Marengo and lost 42-26. The Skyhawks haven't had much luck with the Indians recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
Meanwhile, Plano had already won 13 in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 19.5 points) and they went ahead and made it 14 on Saturday. They came out on top against the Blue Streaks by a score of 56-44. Given the Reapers' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 125th, while the Blue Streaks are ranked 380th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Johnsburg better keep an eye on Josie Larson. She was instrumental in Plano's win, going 6 of 13 on her way to 15 points in addition to six rebounds and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Chloe Rowe, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 12 boards.
Plano smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 39 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Plano's win was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 22-3. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.8 points per game. As for Johnsburg, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 16-10.
Johnsburg couldn't quite finish off Plano in their previous matchup back in December of 2024 and fell 45-42. Will Johnsburg have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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