The Prosser Falcons will challenge the Amundsen Vikings at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with five losses in a row, Prosser turned things around against Senn on Tuesday. In a tight match that could have gone either way, they made off with a 44-43 victory over the Bulldogs.
Meanwhile, Amundsen waltzed into their contest on Tuesday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They strolled past the Silver Streaks with points to spare, taking the game 65-49. Given the Vikings' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 212th, while the Silver Streaks are ranked 619th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Prosser better keep an eye on Cj Fortier. He was instrumental in Amundsen's win, dropping a double-double on 21 points and 12 boards. Fortier is on a roll when it comes to boards, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last five games he's played. Another player making a difference was Nour Mohammad, who went 5 of 9 on his way to 13 points and three steals.
Amundsen pushed their record up to 8-2 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Prosser, their victory bumped their record up to 5-8.
Prosser didn't have too much breathing room in their game against Amundsen when the teams last played back in January of 2024, but they still walked away with a 61-55 win. Does Prosser have another victory up their sleeve, or will Amundsen turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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