Leland hadn't done well against Hiawatha recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Leland Panthers put the hurt on the Hiawatha Hawks with a sharp 68-44 win. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 62-51 back in December of 2024.
Leland has also been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a massive bump to their 10-12 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.0 points per game. As for Hiawatha, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-13.
Leland and Hiawatha could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Illinois Rankings. Leland (ranked 689th) will meet Hinckley-Big Rock (ranked 273rd) at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Leland is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses. Similarly, Hiawatha will face off against Rock County Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday down 513 places (711 vs. 198).
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