Crazy day for me. I was supposed to do a triple header but my car pretty much said no as repairs took longer than expected. So I had to cut to double header and go to a different place for my second destination. Here we go:
#18 Glenbrook North (Northbrook) 38 #12 New Trier (Winnetka) 34: Familiarity breeds contempt. These are Central Suburban South Division opponents. 9 of the 10 starters on the court play for Fundamental U club team. Teams know each others plays and individual players moves. I expected a low scoring contest and that's what we got. Teams combined to score 7 field goals the entire second half. Glenbrook North made a couple of plays more than New Trier. As a result they take control of the division race. Glenbrook North led 16-14 at the end of first quarter, and 26-22 at halftime. Glenbrook North still led 32-28 at the end of the third quarter. Fourth quarter Glenbrook North led by a margin of 2 to 8 points but not much offense at all as both teams scored 12 points the entire half. Lead was 36-34 when senior Logan Feller had a chance to tie at the rim, but was surrounded by thee players, put a shot up and missed with about 7 seconds left. Josh Fridman of Glenbrook North was fouled, hit two free throws for final margin. Senior Carnegie Melon commit Ian Brown led New Trier in scoring with 13 points on 3 threes and 5 rebounds. Feller, who's a Johns Hopkins commit had 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Glenbrook North ups it's record to 15-2, 5-0 in conference, while New Trier drops to 15-3, 3-1 in conference.
Josh Fridman, 6'0" senior point guard, Glenbrook North (Northbrook): Welcome back young fella. He has played well since coming back in November, but first time I've seen him play since February 2023, the same month he tore his ACL. Back with a vengeance and a high quality of play. He had 17 points (8 free throws) 4 rebounds and 3 assists.
Owen Giannoulias, 6'0" senior combo guard, Glenbrook North (Northbrook): He did a great job of holding the fort with his scoring, defense, leadership, and rebounding when Fridman was out. He had 9 points 6 rebounds 1 steal in the game.
t#6 Warren Township (Gurnee) 66 Waukegan 59: I was not supposed to be in the Dog Pound tonight for this North Suburban showdown, but other circumstances explained above brought me here. I'll try to see Waubonsie Valley (Aurora) next week. Dog pound was packed to the gills, just like it used to be. When it's like this it's the best atmosphere in the Chicago Area. Warren has sensational freshman Jaxson Davis, who took over in a part of the fourth quarter that gave his team separation. He has though some very good teammates. You never know who's going to come support Davis. Tonight it was Immanuel Brown who scored most of his points in the first half. Second half others chipped in till Davis took over. Warren led wire to wire, with a 19-10 at end of first quarter, 31-17 at half, and 42-33 at end of three. Warren led by 18 at one point, but Waukegan upped the pressure of it's defense and cut it to 53-51 with about 4 minutes left in the game. Then Davis took over scoring 10 of Warren's 12 points in the stretch while Waukegan only scored 2 in that 2 minute stretch. Game over. Waukegan received a magical performance from senior Nehemiah Dunn who had a game high 25 points (9 free throws, 4 threes) 8 rebounds 3 assists 2 steals and 2 blocks. Sophomore guard Carter Newsome showed he's a force to be reckoned with. Did a decent job defending Davis, and had 14 points (4 threes) 2 rebounds 2 assists and 3 steals. Warren ups it's record to 16-1 (14 straight), 4-0 in conference, while Waukegan drops to 11-5, 2-3 in conference.
Jaxson Davis, 6'1" freshman point guard, Warren Township (Gurnee): What more is there to say? He had 2 three pointers roll in and out, and a mid range baseline runner, which he usually hits roll in and out. Still put some ink on that stat sheet as usual in a number of ways. He had 21 points (14 in second half, 10 in a two minute stretch of fourth quarter to take over the game) 7 rebounds 4 assists 2 steals 2 blocks.
Immanuel Brown, 6'4" senior wing, Warren Township (Gurnee): He carried his team offensively in the first half. He had 16 points (12 in first half) 2 rebounds.
Braylon Walker, 6'2" sophomore combo guard, Warren Township (Gurnee): Did a little bit of everything tonight. He had 10 points 5 rebounds 6 assists 3 steals.
OTHER NEWS:
Collinsville lost their first game tonight at Edwardsville.
Alejandro Diaz of Fenton (Bensenville) scored his 1000th point tonight.
Marco Visnjevac of McHenry scored his 1000th point tonight.
Head Coach Gene Heidkamp of Benet Academy (Lisle) wins his 400th game tonight.
Lincoln Way East Head Coach Rich Kolimas wins his 400th game tonight.
TOP PERFORMANCES:
Cameron Williams, Peoria Heights 24 points
Harper Krolak, St Patrick (Chicago) 24 points
AJ Thomas, St Patrick (Chicago) 22 points
Nevaeh Hawkins, St Patrick (Chicago) 15 points (junior)
Talen Pearson, Nazareth Academy (LaGrange Park) 21 points
Freddy Hassan, Kaneland 20 points 14 rebounds (double/double)
Troyer Carlson, Kaneland 16 points
Lincoln Koester, Mt Zion 18 points (junior)
Gavin Kessler, Gibault Catholic (Waterloo) 20 points 10 rebounds (double/double)
Alijah Little, East (Plainfield) 18 points (6 threes) 3 rebounds (sophomore)
Sam Donald, Columbia 22 points (junior)
Brody Landgraf, Columbia 20 points 12 rebounds (double/double)
Brady Clark, Kewanee 30 points
Catrelle Reed, Kewanee 15 points (junior)
Terrence Smith, Aurora (West) 18 points (junior)
Jordan Brooks, Aurora (West) 15 points
Nick Allen, Bradley Bourbonnais 22 points (junior)
DJ Davis, Rantoul Township 15 points
Jake Gallagher, Immaculate Conception Catholic (Elmhurst) 16 points
Alex Vincent, Oak Park River Forest 17 points 17 rebounds (double/double) (junior)
Alex Gossett, Oak Park River Forest 17 points 10 rebounds (double/double) (junior)
Joey Hernandez, St Viator (Arlington Heights) 15 points (junior)
Micah Hamilton, Minooka 14 points 6 rebounds (game winner with 4.2 seconds to play)
Chris Bolte, St Ignatius College Prep (Chicago) 20 points (sophomore)
Reggie Ray, St Ignatius College Prep (Chicago) 15 points
Cason Newton, Byron 25 points (sophomore)
Jonah Weathers, Marian Catholic (Chicago Heights) 19 points
Brady Sehlhorst, Notre Dame College Prep (Niles) 21 points (junior)
TJ Gorman, Northridge Prep 22 points 5 rebounds
Zack Johnson, Beecher 18 points 3 steals 2 assists
JT Pettigrew, Bolingbrook 15 points 12 rebounds (double/double) 4 blocks (junior)
Davion Thompson, Bolingbrook 22 points 4 rebounds (freshman)
Rylan White, Heritage 15 points
Aidan Bardic, Stevenson (Lincolnshire) 19 points (junior)
Jack Dabbs, Stevenson (Lincolnshire) 15 points
Jacob Reardon, Reed Custer 22 points 8 rebounds (junior)
Jack Wheeler, Morris 23 points 6 rebounds (junior)
Joey Vinachi, Morris 21 points (4/6 from three) 4 rebounds
Caston Norris, Morris 9 points 4 rebounds 4 assists (coast to coast game winner with 10 seconds left in overtime)
Jory Boley, Yorkville 16 points
Calvin "CJ" Worsham, Christ The King (Chicago) 20 points 8 rebounds 7 assists 2 blocks
Darien Green, Christ The King (Chicago) 24 points 5 assists (junior)
Aaron McClure, Christ The King (Chicago) 21 points 8 rebounds
Jayden Riley, Christian (Yorkville) 27 points (sophomore)
Zach Marini, Christian (Yorkville) 26 points (8 threes) (junior)
Micah Meiss, El Paso Gridley 25 points 13 rebounds (double/double) 6 assists
Jonah Funk, El Paso Gridley 15 points 13 rebounds (double/double)
Davion Grant, DeKalb 16 points (sophomore)
Jaali Love, Manley (Chicago) 21 points 6 rebounds (sophomore)
Jonathan Calmese, Manley (Chicago) 19 points 12 assists (double/double)
Tristan Walton, Maine East (Park Ridge) 26 points
JJ Alphonso. Maine East (Park Ridge) 19 points
Levi Goad, Prairie Central (Fairbury) 16 points
Drake Washington, Proviso West (Hillside) 17 points
Marvin Stephens, Proviso West (Hillside) 17 points
Braeden Carlsen, Wauconda 24 points 6 rebounds 4 assists
Cayden Mudd, Wauconda 24 points 4 assists 1 steal
BJ Powell, Lincoln Way East (Frankfort) 20 points (sophomore)
Darshan Thomas, Marist (Chicago) 18 points
Stephen Brown, Marist (Chicago) 15 points (sophomore)
Tanner Faivre, Serena 18 points
Beau Raikes, Serena 16 points (junior)
Hunter Staton, Serena 16 points
Joey Pantazis, Niles West (Skokie) 18 points
Malachi Kreider, Chicago Christian 17 points
Jayvon King, Argo (Summit) 18 points
Tyreek Coleman, Waubonsie Valley (Aurora) 16 points (junior)
Connor May, Palatine 21 points
Stefan Cicic, Riverside Brookfield 19 points 15 rebounds (double/double) 5 blocks
Mekhi Austin, Riverside Brookfield 19 points
Cameron Mercer, Riverside Brookfield 15 points (sophomore)
Nathan Fiore, Neuqua Valley (Naperville) 15 points
Jack Wiegus, Hinsdale South (Darien) 21 points
Morez Johnson Jr, Thornton Township (Harvey) 21 points 8 rebounds
Meyoh Swansey, Thornton Township (Harvey) 18 points 5 rebounds
Luke Smith, Addison Trail (Addison) 17 points
Isaiah Cortes, Addison Trail (Addison) 15 points
Tommie Wells, Perspectives MSA (Chicago) 21 points 5 rebounds 7 assists
Javion Thompson, Perspectives MSA (Chicago) 18 points 14 rebounds (double/double)
Seth Chaney, Providence Catholic (New Lenox) 16 points (junior)
Yaris Irby, Niles North (Skokie) 30 points (junior)
Hunter Gawron, Niles North (Skokie) 27 points (junior)
Carson Bahrey, Somonauk 18 points
Brock Sexton, Somonauk 16 points
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