The Plano Reapers will head out to take on the Johnsburg Skyhawks at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Plano is coming into the contest hot, having won their last 14 games.
On Saturday, Plano earned a 56-44 victory over Woodstock. Given the Reapers' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 125th, while the Blue Streaks are ranked 380th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
It was another big night for Josie Larson, who went 6 for 13 en route to 15 points in addition to six boards and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Chloe Rowe, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 12 rebounds.
Plano smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 39 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Johnsburg lost to Marengo on the road by a 42-26 margin on Saturday. The Skyhawks haven't had much luck with the Indians recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
Plano pushed their record up to 22-3 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.8 points per game. As for Johnsburg, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 16-10.
Plano came out on top in a nail-biter against Johnsburg in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, sneaking past 45-42. Does Plano have another victory up their sleeve, or will Johnsburg turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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