The Sangamon Valley/Tri-City Storm will face off against the Athens Warriors at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Sangamon Valley/Tri-City has now lost 12 straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since December 2.
Last Thursday, Sangamon Valley/Tri-City lost to Mt. Olive at home by a 53-38 margin.
Meanwhile, Athens fought the good fight in their overtime match against Pittsfield on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Saukees by a score of 52-49. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 219th, while the Saukees are ranked 41st).
Sangamon Valley/Tri-City will have to contain Addie Stadsholt as she made an impact in Athens' last game. She dropped a double-double on ten points and 13 rebounds. Stadsholt has become a key player for Athens: the team is 6-1 when she posts at least ten boards, but 6-7 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Ava Bee, who went 8 of 12 on her way to 17 points and six rebounds.
Even though they lost, Athens smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in five consecutive contests.
Sangamon Valley/Tri-City's loss dropped their record down to 1-14. As for Athens, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-8.
Sangamon Valley/Tri-City took a serious blow against Athens in their previous meeting back in January of 2022, falling 53-20. Can Sangamon Valley/Tri-City avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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