Illinois High School Basketball - Willows Academy holds off Jones
January 5, 2024: Des Plaines, IL 60016 Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Willows Academy Eagles (Des Plaines, IL) and the visiting Jones Eagles (Chicago, IL), saw Willows Academy's basketball squad hold off Jones by a tally of 48-43.
With the victory, Willows Academy improves its record to 16-2 on the campaign. The Eagles host Lake Forest Academy (Lake Forest, IL) to confront the Caxys in a Independent School challenge on Tuesday, January 9. The Caxys come into the challenge with a record of 7-2. Lake Forest Academy won 50-31 in their recent non-league challenge against Dundee-Crown (Carpentersville, IL)
Next up, the Eagles confront the Clark Eagles (Chicago, IL) in a Chicago Public - White North/West challenge, on Thursday, January 11. Jones will attempt to improve on its 10-6 season record.