Illinois High School Basketball - King held off by Phillips
January 15, 2026: Chicago, IL 60653 In Thursday's league test, the Phillips Wildcats (Chicago, IL) basketball squad got by the visiting King Jaguars (Chicago, IL), by a score of 70-66.
Next, the Wildcats encounter the Thornridge Falcons (Dolton, IL) in a non-league test, on Sunday, January 18. Phillips will attempt to move on its 8-10 season record. The Falcons go into the bout with a 6-11 record after their 72-44 league loss to Thornwood (South Holland, IL).
With the loss, King falls to 10-8 on the campaign. The Jaguars host Horizon Science Academy (Chicago, IL) to play the Eagles in a non-league bout on Monday, January 19. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 5-5.