Hillcrest and Butler squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Hillcrest had to settle for second. They fell 69-61 to the Butler Lynx. While losing is never fun, the Hawks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 258th, while the Lynx are ranked 126th).
Butler's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cyra Conwell, who posted 25 points and five rebounds. The matchup was Conwell's fourth in a row with at least 18 points. Another player making a difference was Xyanna Walton, who dropped a double-double with 19 points and 14 boards.
Hillcrest's defeat dropped their record down to 16-15. As for Butler, the win was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 23-10.
Hillcrest does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Butler, they will face off against Marian Catholic at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Butler is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 59.6 points per game this season.
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