It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Watseka/Milford had no problem doing just that on Monday. They strolled past the Prairie Central Hawks with points to spare, taking the game 56-41. Given the Warriors' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 189th, while the Hawks are ranked 438th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Despite the defeat, Prairie Central saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jayla Hammond went 5-for-12 to rack up 13 points. Cami Slagel was another key player, putting up seven points and six boards.
Warriors
| 02/17/25 vs Prairie Central | 56-41 |
| 02/13/25 vs Judah Christian | 64-16 |
| 02/06/25 vs Hoopeston | 64-52 |
| 01/30/25 vs Armstrong | 45-18 |
| 01/27/25 vs Westville | 57-20 |
| + 7 more games |
Watseka/Milford's win was their 12th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 26-4. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 29.3 points over those games. As for Prairie Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-21 record this season.
Watseka/Milford didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 43-35 victory against Hoopeston on the 20th. Prairie Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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