If Westinghouse was riding high fresh off their 80-55 takedown of Comer back in December of 2025, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Warriors were outmatched by the Crane Medical Cougars and fell 63-35. 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 351st, while the Cougars are ranked 101st).
Crane Medical's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sariah Allen, who posted 16 points. Chrishawnda Wright was another key player, putting up 14 points.
Westinghouse's loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 8-6. As for Crane Medical, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-4 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Westinghouse will face off against Orr at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Crane Medical, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Trinity at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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