Maine West hasn't had much luck against Highland Park recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Maine West Warriors will look to defend their home court against the Highland Park Giants at 6:30 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Monday, Maine West didn't have too much breathing room in their match against Elgin, but they still walked away with a 39-34 win. Given the Warriors' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 323rd, while the Maroons are ranked 689th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Highland Park entered their tilt with Wheeling on Saturday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They breezed past the Wildcats to the tune of 68-33. That looming 68-33 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Giants yet this season.
Highland Park's victory was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-8. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.6 points over those games. As for Maine West, they now have a winning record of 14-13.
Maine West took a serious blow against Highland Park in their previous meeting back in January, falling 74-45. Will Maine West have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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