Edwards County proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by 34) and on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Webber Trojans 50-48. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Lions' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 221st, while the Trojans are ranked 99th).
Lions
| 12/18/24 @ Webber | 50-48 |
| 12/17/24 @ Cisne | 49-15 |
| 12/14/24 @ Lovejoy | 0-0 |
| 12/11/24 @ Thompsonville | 48-31 |
Edwards County's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-3. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 23.5 points per game. As for Webber, they moved to 7-2 with that loss, which also ended their seven-game winning streak.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Edwards County won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Crab Orchard at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Webber, they will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Edwards County at 6:00 p.m. on January 2, 2025.
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