Mt. Zion is 2-8 against Mattoon since February of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Mt. Zion Braves will host the Mattoon Greenwave at 7:00 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Mt. Zion is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game on Wednesday. They took a 52-39 hit to the loss column at the hands of Glenwood. While losing is never fun, the Braves can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 281st, while the Titans are ranked 63rd).
Meanwhile, Mattoon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were dealt a 66-30 defeat at the hands of Taylorville.
Mt. Zion's loss dropped their record down to 10-18. As for Mattoon, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-21.
Mt. Zion came up short against Mattoon in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, falling 54-49. Will Mt. Zion 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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