The Yorkville Christian Mustangs are on the road again on Tuesday to play the Earlville Red Raiders at 5:30 p.m. Yorkville Christian's defense has only allowed 25.2 points per game this season, so Earlville's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Yorkville Christian is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They simply couldn't be stopped on Saturday as they easily beat East Moline United 59-16. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Danielle Bulson was her usual excellent self, going 7 for 12 en route to 17 points plus eight rebounds and six assists. What's more, she also posted a 58% field goal percentage, which is the highest she's posted since back in December of 2023. Taylor Vugteveen was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 12 points and nine rebounds.
Yorkville Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in four consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Earlville came into Friday's matchup having lost 11 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They snuck past Elgin with a 38-34 win on Friday.
Yorkville Christian's record is now 3-1. As for Earlville, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Everything came up roses for Yorkville Christian against Earlville in their previous meeting back in January, as the squad secured a 55-27 win. In that contest, Yorkville Christian amassed a halftime lead of 34-12, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Tuesday.
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