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Boys Basketball: H-F Holds Off Bolingbrook, Remains Undefeated in Conference
Homewood-Flossmoor 58, Bolingbrook 54. The Vikings survived a late Bolingbrook rally, as the Raiders tried to stage their second upset in a week.
The Hot Read: Homewood-Flossmoor received a treat Friday night as 6-foot-7 junior forward Tim Williams returned to action from an ankle injury he suffered in late November. H-F led 12-8 to start the second quarter, and Williams extended the lead for the Vikings, scoring on an offensive rebound and nailing a three-pointer. H-F hit two more three-pointers in the second quarter and the Vikings lead 27-18 at halftime.
Trailing by nine points entering the fourth quarter, Bolingbrook didn’t give up. The Raiders were hoping the magic would extend from their victory over Lockport a week prior, and it almost did. With 2:40 to play, senior guard Dan Fisher cut the lead to 46-40 on a fast-break lay-up. The Raiders got within four at 47-43, but that’s the closest they would get, as H-F hit its free throws down the stretch.
Patch’s MVP: H-F guard Julian Lewis (20 points, 4 rebounds). Lewis found his shooting touch, which H-F coach Jim McLaughlin said had been missing recently.
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Key Stats: Homewood-Flossmoor hit five three-pointers, taking advantage of the Bolingbrook zone defenses.
Homewood-Flossmoor’s Leaders: In addition to Lewis, junior guard Tyrone Sherman (16 points, 3 rebounds), senior guard David Fatoki (5 points, 5 assists, 3 steals) and junior forward Tim Williams (9 points).
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Bolingbrook’s Leaders: Senior forward LaTree Russell (16 points, 7 rebounds), junior forward Nick Malonga (13 points, 4 rebounds 2 assists) and senior guard Dan Fisher (10 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists).
Quotable: Homewood-Flossmoor coach Jim McLaughlin on his team’s positives: “We came out, we attacked the zone, we came ready to play, we followed the game plan really well. Obviously, Julian Lewis came ready to play.”
Bolingbrook coach Rob Brost on the quality of the opponent: “This is one of the best teams in the state, on their home floor. We’re right there. We just need to cut a few errors here or there.”
Team Records: H-F: 19-5 overall, 12-0 in the Southwest Suburban Conference. Bolingbrook: 7-16 overall, 4-8 in the same conference.
What’s Next: H-F travels to Sandburg on Tuesday. Bolingbrook hosts Joliet West on Tuesday.
