Pittsfield managed to slip by PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Pittsfield Saukees came up short against the PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central Bluejays on Thursday, falling 63-42. While losing is never fun, the Saukees can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 495th, while the Bluejays are ranked 187th).
Pittsfield has traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season. As for PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 18-4.
Pittsfield will face off against Jersey at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central, they won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Maroa-Forsyth at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central's favor as the squad sits on five straight wins at home while Maroa-Forsyth has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road.
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