Schlarman was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They came up short against the Hoopeston Cornjerkers, falling 69-44. The Hilltoppers lost against the Cornjerkers in their previous head to head back in January of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 77-27 score last time.
Hoopeston got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Trenton Montez out in front who went 7 for 13 on his way to 17 points in addition to seven assists and five boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Nick Cardenas, who went 5 of 11 on his way to 13 points along with five assists and five boards.
Schlarman's defeat dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Hoopeston, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season.
Schlarman will take on North Vermillion at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. North Vermillion will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Schlarman surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hoopeston, they will face off against Urbana University at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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