Illinois High School Basketball - Brooks tipped by North Lawndale
December 2, 2023: Chicago, IL 60628 In Saturday's league match, the visiting North Lawndale Phoenix basketball team scored a tight 38-35 triumph over the Brooks Eagles.
In their next game, the Phoenix meet the Catalyst-Maria Wolves (Chicago, IL) in a match, on Saturday, December 9. North Lawndale will attempt to better on its 1-1 season record. The Wolves enter the match with a 2-1 record after their 30-6 non-league win over Bogan (Chicago, IL).
With the defeat, Brooks moves to 2-2 on the year. The Eagles host Morgan Park (Chicago, IL) to meet the Mustangs in a non-league match on Saturday, December 9. The Mustangs enter the match with a record of 1-1. Morgan Park won 34-5 in their recent league match against Englewood Stem (Chicago, IL)
Fourth Quarter
The teams entered the fourth quarter tied at 28. Both teams were very focused on scoring. Brooks was leading by one point with 1.05 minutes left on the clock. The teams battled fiercely, but North Lawndale was able to get the win. Hats off to both teams for a high energy game that had fans on their feet with excitement!