The Richards Bulldogs will face off against the Thornton Fractional North Meteors at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Richards is headed into the match having just suffered their biggest loss since December 8, 2024 on Friday. They came up short against Thornton Fractional South, falling 64-40. The defeat continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Red Wolves: they've now lost four in a row.
Meanwhile, Thornton Fractional North posted their closest victory since November 30, 2024 on Sunday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Dyett, sneaking past 41-38. The win was all the more spectacular given the Meteors' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 309th, while the Eagles are ranked 49th).
The victory made it two in a row for Thornton Fractional North and bumps their season record up to 8-6. As for Richards, their loss dropped their record down to 3-12.
Richards suffered a grim 69-46 defeat to Thornton Fractional North in their previous meeting back in January of 2024. Will Richards have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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