The Riverton Hawks will face off against the Illini Central Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Riverton is headed into Friday's contest hungry for a win as their strong season has now been derailed by two straight defeats. They took a hard 63-47 fall against Maroa-Forsyth on Tuesday. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Hawks came into the matchup with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 175th, while the Trojans are ranked 408th).
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Illini Central took on Pleasant Plains on Tuesday. Illini Central was beaten by Pleasant Plains 61-26.
Riverton's loss dropped their record down to 20-9. As for Illini Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven games, which has put a noticeable dent in their 14-14 record this season.
Riverton came up short against Illini Central in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, falling 59-52. Will Riverton 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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