Astoria/VIT was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a 52-39 hit to the loss column at the hands of Illini Central/Greenview. While losing is never fun, the Rebels can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 652nd, while Illini Central/Greenview are ranked 299th).
Astoria/VIT's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Dixie Chenoweth, who went 6 for 11 on her way to 22 points and five rebounds, and Preslea Parker, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 14 rebounds.
Rebels
| 12/16/24 @ Illini Central/Greenview | 10 |
| 12/09/24 @ Beardstown | 5 |
| 12/04/24 vs Farmington | 4 |
| 12/12/24 vs Illini Bluffs | 1 |
| 12/02/24 @ Rushville-Industry | 1 |
Even though they lost, Astoria/VIT was working as a unit and finished the game with ten assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Astoria/VIT's defeat dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Illini Central/Greenview, they pushed their record up to 6-3 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Astoria/VIT will take on Midwest Central in a holiday battle at at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Illini Central/Greenview and Lexington will compete for holiday cheer at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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