The Belvidere North Blue Thunder had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They escaped with a win on Wednesday against Rockford East by the margin of a single free throw, 39-38. Given Belvidere North's advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 163rd, while Rockford East is ranked 434th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Several E-Rabs players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Sterling Hoarde, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds. Marquis Goldsmith was another key contributor, almost dropping a double-double on ten points and nine rebounds.
Belvidere North's victory bumped their record up to 20-11. As for Rockford East, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-24 record this season.
Belvidere North does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Rockford East, they will head out on the road to challenge Harlem at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Hopefully Harlem focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 14 last Monday.
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