Johnsburg Central has been on the road for three straight, but on Wednesday they'll finally head home. Having just played yesterday, they will get right back to it and host the Wells Wells CSD at 6:30 p.m. on February 14th.
On Tuesday, Johnsburg Central had to suffer through a rough 69-29 loss at the hands of Corinth. Johnsburg Central was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 36-14.
Despite the loss, Johnsburg Central saw an underclassman step up: Nick Sauer-Jones dropped a double-double on 14 points and 15 rebounds. That was a full 48.3% of Johnsburg Central's points, marking the fourth time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Nate Vanderwarker, who scored six points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Meanwhile, Wells didn't have too much breathing room in their contest against Indian Lake Central on Wednesday, but they still walked away with a 58-52 win. The victory was just what Wells needed coming off of a 87-50 defeat in their prior match.
Wells found their leader in underclassman Hunter Passmore, who dropped a double-double on 21 points and ten rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Passmore has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Chase Brooks, who scored 18 points along with two steals.
Johnsburg Central's defeat was their 17th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-17. As for Wells, their win bumped their record up to 9-10.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Johnsburg Central have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 35.7 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Wells struggles in that department as they've been averaging 33.6 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Johnsburg Central lost to Wells at home by a decisive 57-39 margin in their previous matchup back in December of 2023. Will Johnsburg Central 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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