The Downers Grove North Trojans will challenge the Nazareth Academy Roadrunners at 11:15 a.m. on Saturday. Downers Grove North will be coming into the game with an undefeated record on the line.
Last Tuesday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Downers Grove North beat York 43-39.
Downers Grove North's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Campbell Thulin led the charge by scoring 16 points along with four steals. The matchup was Thulin's third in a row with at least ten points. Elizabeth Murphy was another key player, going 5 for 9 en route to 12 points.
Meanwhile, Nazareth Academy entered their tilt with Saint Viator on Wednesday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They breezed by the Lions to the tune of 52-18. The Roadrunners have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four matches by 27 points or more this season.
Nazareth Academy's victory was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.9 points per game. As for Downers Grove North, their win bumped their record up to 6-0.
Downers Grove North beat Nazareth Academy 38-28 in their previous meeting back in December of 2023. Does Downers Grove North have another victory up their sleeve, or will Nazareth Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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