Having just played yesterday, the Champaign Central Maroons will get right back to it and host the MacArthur Generals at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams are strolling into their matchups after big wins in their previous games.
Champaign Central took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They breezed by Decatur Eisenhower to the tune of 57-19.
Meanwhile, MacArthur came tearing into Saturday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 27.8 points) and they left with even more momentum. They claimed a resounding 66-23 victory over the Crimsons. Given the Generals' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 149th, while the Crimsons are ranked 578th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
MacArthur has also been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 11 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 18-6 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.0 points per game. As for Champaign Central, their win bumped their record up to 9-12.
Champaign Central came up short against MacArthur when the teams last played back in January of 2024, falling 75-68. Will Champaign Central 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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