Lockport picked up another tournament win on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Carmel Corsairs 43-41. Given the Porters' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 45th, while the Corsairs are ranked 216th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Porters
| 12/26/24 vs Carmel | 43-41 |
| 12/23/24 vs Conant | 48-36 |
The victory made it two in a row for Lockport and bumps their season record up to 15-2. As for Carmel, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lockport will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Stagg at 6:30 p.m. on January 7, 2025. As for Carmel, they will welcome Washington at 2:30 p.m. on January 4, 2025.
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