Thornton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 58-50 to the St. Charles North North Stars. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the North Stars apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2023.
Despite the defeat, Thornton saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jeremy Blanco-Rios went 8 for 12 en route to 19 points plus five rebounds. With that strong performance, Blanco-Rios is now averaging an impressive 15.2 points per game. Jordan Maple was another key player, earning 11 points.
Thornton's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for St. Charles North, they moved to 1-3 with that win, which also ended their four-game losing streak.
Thornton will challenge Rich Township at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for St. Charles North, they will take on Wheaton North at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in St. Charles North's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three contests.
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