The Volunteers extended their winning streak to 21 with a win Saturday at Lincoln Trail. They sewpt the season series against #2 Vincennes February 8. Host Rend Lake Wednesday and #10 Southwestern Illinois Saturday before ending the regular season at Kaskaskia Tuesday. Still undefeated in the area.
Got swept by #1 John A. Logan February 8, but without a doubt the second best team in the area. Host #10 Southwestern Illinois Wednesday, and Olney Central next Tuesday. Will be at Wabash Valley Saturday.
The Trojans ride an 8 game winning streak right now including wins at Highland and a double overtime win at Kankakee. Will have a rematch against nationally ranked Indian Hills in Ottumwa, Iowa Saturday afternoon.
Since the start of January, the Bulldogs have won 12 out of their last 13. In that stretch, they've picked up wins at Kankakee, #5 Milwaukee Area Technical College, and Madison; with the two latter games in blowout fashion. The one loss came against Parkland in Champaign. The Bulldogs end the season with two road games; at Kishwaukee on Tuesday, and at #8 Danville Area on Thursday.
The Stormers are 4-2 in the month of February. The two losses came at #4 South Suburban on February 2, and at home in an upset against Rock Valley. The four wins include #7 Moraine Valley, DuPage, #9 Olive Harvey, and Madison. The Stormers have a Thursday night showdown on the road against #6 Bryant & Stratton at Mount Mary University.
The Bobcats, like #3 Triton, have won 8 in a row including a 77-72 win at home against #9 Olive Harvey last Saturday. Host #5 Milwaukee Area Technical College at 8 PM for a Thursday night showdown.
Currently in a tight conference battle with Prairie State. The Cyclones lead the Illinois Skyway conference with an 11-1 record. Swept the season series against previously ranked Waubonsee as well as Elgin. Lost to #5 Milwaukee Area Technical College on February 4. Close out the season with Morton at home on Tuesday, and are at Prairie State on Thursday.
The only team in the rankings representing Division II in Region XXIV. The Jaguars have won 5 in a row, including wins against Spoon River and Parkland. They have a huge showdown at home against #4 South Suburban Thursday, and a rematch at John Wood on Saturday.
Despite wins against the #7 and #8 team earlier in the season, Olive Harvey drops to #9 due to some tough losses recently to #6 Bryant & Stratton last week and #5 Milwaukee Area Technical College Yesterday. The Panthers nearly came from behind against the Stormers, but the comeback fell just short. They end the regular season with a 23-7 record.
Originally in my preseason rankings, the Blue Storm find their way back in the rankings. After an upset loss at home to Wabash Valley, the Blue Storm have won 5 straight, including at Kaskaskia February 8, and at Olney Central February 15. Close out the season at #2 Vincennes Wednesday and at #1 John A. Logan Saturday.
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