Andrew hadn't done well against Lockport recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Andrew Thunderbolts came out on top in a nail-biter against the Lockport Porters, sneaking past 53-51. The win was all the more spectacular given the Thunderbolts' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 267th, while the Porters are ranked 113th).
Thunderbolts
| 02/14/25 vs Lockport | 53-51 |
| 02/12/25 vs Chicago Washington | 65-53 |
| 02/11/25 @ Stagg | 48-39 |
The victory (which was Andrew's third in a row) raised their record to 12-16. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.3 points over those games. As for Lockport, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 19-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Andrew will challenge Bremen at 11:30 a.m. on Monday. Andrew is facing Bremen at the right time seeing as Bremen is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Lockport, they will be playing at home against Bradley-Bourbonnais at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bradley-Bourbonnais will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Lockport surely won't give up without a fight.
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