Plainfield North and Downers Grove North squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Plainfield North had to settle for second. They took a 39-31 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Downers Grove North Trojans. The game marked the Tigers' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Downers Grove North's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Campbell Thulin, who posted 15 points in addition to eight boards and five assists. The matchup was Thulin's third in a row with at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Adysen Fanta, who scored 11 points and seven rebounds.
Plainfield North has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 20-11 record this season. The victory was the third in a row for Downers Grove North, bringing their record for this year to 22-9.
Plainfield North does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Downers Grove North, they will take on Benet Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Downers Grove North's defense has only allowed 29.4 points per game this season, so Benet Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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