Limestone suffered their biggest defeat since November 30, 2024 on Saturday. They came up short against the Marion Wildcats, falling 76-53. While losing is never fun, the Rockets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 305th, while the Wildcats are ranked 76th).
Marion got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Ethan Simmons out in front who went 7 for 10 on his way to 17 points and six rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaden Rogowski, who went 6 of 10 on his way to 19 points.
Limestone's loss dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Marion, their win bumped their record up to 11-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Limestone will head out to take on Peoria Notre Dame at 6:30 p.m. on January 4th. As for Marion, they will venture away from home to square off against Centralia at 7:15 p.m. on January 4th. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Centralia has won three straight at home, while Marion won five straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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