Wildcats
| 12/26/24 vs Comer | 64-13 |
| 12/21/24 vs Harrisburg | 50-37 |
| 12/20/24 @ Carbondale | 61-43 |
| 12/17/24 vs Mattoon | 67-41 |
| 12/14/24 @ Massac County | 65-29 |
| + 3 more games |
Marion came tearing into Thursday's match with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 21 points) and they left with even more momentum. They took their game with ease, bagging a 64-13 victory over the Comer Catamounts. The Wildcats have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six contests by 20 points or more this season.
Ethan Simmons was his usual excellent self, going 7 for 8 on his way to 17 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Blake Blue, who posted six points and seven rebounds.
Marion smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in five consecutive matchups.
Marion's record is now 9-2. As for Comer, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-7.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Galesburg the next time they take the court. Marion will head out to face Galesburg at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, while Comer will play them later in the day, at 4:00 p.m.
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