The Rauner Wildcats came up short against the Little Village Phoenix on Friday and fell 56-47. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 448th, while the Phoenix are ranked 195th).
Leading Little Village to victory were Anyvion Grady and Emmanuel Resendez. Grady dropped a double-double with 14 points and 13 boards, while Resendez went 5-for-8 en route to 20 points. Resendez is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 56% in the last four games he's played. Dion Boyd Jr was another key player, putting up six points and ten rebounds.
Rauner's loss dropped their record down to 11-9. As for Little Village, they pushed their record up to 25-6 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home.
Rauner does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Little Village, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Juarez at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Phoenix are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on a 12-game losing streak.
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