The Arthur-Okaw Christian Conquering Riders will venture away from home to challenge the Rantoul Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Arthur-Okaw Christian is coming into the match hot, having won their last four games.
Arthur-Okaw Christian will head into Friday's contest hoping to keep the good times rolling: they had to skate by with only a two-point margin when they last took the court, which might have inspired the 23-point drubbing they dealt Calvary Christian Academy on Friday. Arthur-Okaw Christian blew past Calvary Christian Academy 46-23. The Conquering Riders have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three games by 23 points or more this season.
| 12/13/24 @ Calvary Christian Academy | 22 |
| 12/11/24 vs St. Thomas More | 29 |
| 12/09/24 @ Armstrong | 20 |
Arthur-Okaw Christian found their leader in freshman Avery Herschberger, who went 8 for 13 on her way to 22 points and five steals. Herschberger's evening made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Annabelle Haskins was another key player, going 5 of 11 on her way to 14 points.
Meanwhile, Rantoul came into Saturday's match having lost 20 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They claimed a resounding 55-19 victory over Schlarman. The Eagles' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Arthur-Okaw Christian's win bumped their record up to 7-2. As for Rantoul, their victory ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-10.
Arthur-Okaw Christian strolled past Rantoul in their previous meeting back in December of 2023 by a score of 46-28. The rematch might be a little tougher for Arthur-Okaw Christian since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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