New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly suffered their biggest loss since February 12, 2024 on Monday. They took a blow against the Carlinville Cavaliers, falling 56-28. While losing is never fun, the Vipers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 260th, while the Cavaliers are ranked 102nd).
Several Vipers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Callie Wagner, who posted eight points and three steals.
| 02/03/25 @ Carlinville | 28-56 |
| 02/01/25 vs Pontiac | 52-45 |
| 01/29/25 vs Pawnee/Calvary/Lutheran | 31-30 |
| 01/27/25 vs Gillespie | 42-39 |
| 01/23/25 @ Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia | 38-43 |
The defeat snapped New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 18-9 record. As for Carlinville, they pushed their record up to 21-4 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing North Mac the next time they take the court. New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly will head out to face North Mac at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, while Carlinville will host them at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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