Illinois High School Basketball - ACERO Garcia can't hold off Cruz
January 16, 2025: Chicago, IL 60632 Cruz Dragons (Chicago, IL) supporters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host ACERO Garcia Patriots (Chicago, IL), 51-49 in a non-league match.
With the victory, Cruz advances its record to 2-12 on the year. The Dragons travel to Christian Heritage Academy (Northfield, IL) to face the Lions in a Lakeshore match on Friday, January 17. The Lions enter the match with a record of 3-6. Christian Heritage Academy lost 68-31 in their recent league match against Wolcott College Prep (Chicago, IL)
The Patriots now own a 1-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Cristo Rey Jesuit for a non-league match on Sunday, January 19. ACERO Garcia will face a Cristeros squad coming off a 67-42 league loss to Walther Christian Academy (Melrose Park, IL). The Cristeros record now stands at 4-8.
