Illinois High School Basketball - Joliet Central nudges North Lawndale
December 29, 2023: Chicago, IL 60623 Joliet Central Steelmen (Joliet, IL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host North Lawndale Phoenix (Chicago, IL), 56-52 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Joliet Central upgrades its record to 9-6 on the season. The Steelmen host Minooka (Minooka, IL) to clash with the Indians in a SouthWest Prairie bout on Friday, January 5. The Indians go into the bout with a record of 3-13. Minooka lost 45-38 in their recent non-league bout against Nazareth Academy (LaGrange Park, IL)
Next up, the Phoenix clash with the Lincoln Park Lions (Chicago, IL) in a Chicago Public - Red Northwest bout, on Wednesday, January 10. North Lawndale will attempt to upgrade on its 7-5 season record.