The Yorkville Foxes will venture away from home to challenge the Joliet West Tigers at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Tuesday, Yorkville escaped with a win against Plainfield North by the margin of a single free throw, 49-48. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Foxes.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Joliet West duked it out withPlainfield Central on Tuesday. Joliet West claimed a resounding 54-25 win over Plainfield Central. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Tigers have posted since February 6, 2024.
Joliet West found their leader in sophomore Gabrielle Gavin, who posted 21 points. Those 21 points set a new season-high mark for Gavin. Makayla J Chism was another key player, putting up 12 points.
Yorkville's win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-6. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.9 points per game. As for Joliet West, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-12.
Yorkville was able to grind out a solid win over Joliet West in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, winning 64-51. The rematch might be a little tougher for Yorkville since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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