Normal West is on a three-game streak of home losses, Peoria a seven-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck will change on Thursday. A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Normal West Wildcats face off against the Peoria Lions at 6:00 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
On Tuesday, Normal West came up short against Glenwood and fell 44-37. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 241st, while the Titans are ranked 85th).
Peoria might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 47-40 to Danville, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior.
Peoria's loss dropped their record down to 0-18. As for Normal West, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-12.
Normal West was taken down by Peoria 84-23 in their previous matchup back in December of 2023. Will Normal West have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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