Antioch17-14
11-22Wauconda
45
51
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AHS		148101345
WHS		1011121851
Final score provided by T. Wnek.

Illinois High School Basketball - Antioch can't hold off Wauconda

January 31, 2025: Wauconda, IL 60084

The Wauconda Bulldogs nipped the visiting Antioch Sequoits basketball squad by a final score of 51-45 in Friday's league outing.

Next, the Bulldogs face the Grayslake North Knights (Grayslake, IL) in a Northern Lake County outing, on Tuesday, February 4. Wauconda will attempt to upgrade on its 7-17 season record.

The Sequoits (9-12) will now prepare for their outing against Boylan Catholic (Rockford, IL). The Titans enter the non-league outing with a 3-19 record.

Tyler WnekSequoits Reporter

  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Antioch 0, Wauconda 0
    @ 6:34 PM

  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance Over 5,000
    @ 6:34 PM

  3. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Antioch 0, Wauconda 0
    @ 6:35 PM

  4. Game Attendance

    Attendance Over 5,000
    @ 6:35 PM
  5. 1st Quarter
  6. 0 - 0

    Game Start

    Antioch won the tip off.
    @ 6:59 PM
  7. 2 - 0

    Score Alert

    Antioch - #2 Marshall Gehrke makes a 2pt Field Goal. Antioch 2, Wauconda 0
    Marshall Gehrke2 - G
    @ 7:01 PM
  8. 2 - 0

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Wauconda - #21 Carson Elia. Antioch 2, Wauconda 0
    Carson Elia21 - C
    @ 7:01 PM
  9. 4 - 0

    Score Alert

    Antioch - #12 Jason Lee makes a 2pt Field Goal. Antioch 4, Wauconda 0
    Jason Lee12 - W
    @ 7:01 PM
  10. 4 - 0

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Wauconda - #10 Tony Salemi. Antioch 4, Wauconda 0
    Tony Salemi10 - SG, SF
    @ 7:02 PM
  11. 4 - 0

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Wauconda. Antioch 4, Wauconda 0
    @ 7:02 PM
  12. 4 - 3

    Score Alert

    Wauconda - #12 Austin Carlsen makes a 3pt Field Goal. Antioch 4, Wauconda 3
    Austin Carlsen12 - F
    @ 7:04 PM
  13. 7 - 3

    Score Alert

    Antioch - #4 Zach Kavich makes a 3pt Field Goal. Antioch 7, Wauconda 3
    Zach Kavich4 - G
    @ 7:04 PM
  14. 7 - 3

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Antioch - #2 Marshall Gehrke. Antioch 7, Wauconda 3
    Marshall Gehrke2 - G
    @ 7:05 PM
  15. 7 - 4

    Score Alert

    Wauconda - #10 Tony Salemi makes a Free Throw. Antioch 7, Wauconda 4
    Tony Salemi10 - SG, SF
    @ 7:05 PM
  16. 7 - 4

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Wauconda - #12 Austin Carlsen. Antioch 7, Wauconda 4
    Austin Carlsen12 - F
    @ 7:05 PM
  17. 9 - 4

    Score Alert

    Antioch - #12 Jason Lee makes a 2pt Field Goal. Antioch 9, Wauconda 4
    Jason Lee12 - W
    @ 7:06 PM
  18. 9 - 4

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Antioch - #3 Teddi Wetu. Antioch 9, Wauconda 4
    Teddi Wetu3 - G
    @ 7:07 PM
  19. 9 - 4

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Antioch - #25 Cooper Marabella. Antioch 9, Wauconda 4
    Cooper Marabella25 - W
    @ 7:08 PM
  20. 9 - 5

    Score Alert

    Wauconda - #3 Leo Brinias makes a Free Throw. Antioch 9, Wauconda 5
    Leo Brinias3 - G
    @ 7:08 PM
  21. 9 - 6

    Score Alert

    Wauconda - #3 Leo Brinias makes a Free Throw. Antioch 9, Wauconda 6
    Leo Brinias3 - G
    @ 7:09 PM
  22. 9 - 8

    Score Alert

    Wauconda - #13 Cole Plucinski makes a 2pt Field Goal. Antioch 9, Wauconda 8
    Cole Plucinski13 - F
    @ 7:10 PM
  23. 9 - 8

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Antioch - #15 Jack Majerowski. Antioch 9, Wauconda 8
    Jack Majerowski15 - W
    @ 7:10 PM
  24. 9 - 9

    Score Alert

    Wauconda - #13 Cole Plucinski makes a Free Throw. Antioch 9, Wauconda 9
    Cole Plucinski13 - F
    @ 7:10 PM
  25. 12 - 9

    Score Alert

    Antioch - #11 Mark Render makes a 3pt Field Goal. Antioch 12, Wauconda 9
    Mark Render11 - G
    @ 7:10 PM
  26. 12 - 9

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Wauconda - #3 Leo Brinias. Antioch 12, Wauconda 9
    Leo Brinias3 - G
    @ 7:11 PM
  27. 12 - 9

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Antioch - #11 Mark Render. Antioch 12, Wauconda 9
    Mark Render11 - G
    @ 7:11 PM
  28. 12 - 10

    Score Alert

    Wauconda - #10 Tony Salemi makes a Free Throw. Antioch 12, Wauconda 10
    Tony Salemi10 - SG, SF
    @ 7:12 PM
  29. 14 - 10

    Score Alert

    Antioch - #15 Jack Majerowski makes a 2pt Field Goal. Antioch 14, Wauconda 10
    Jack Majerowski15 - W
    @ 7:12 PM
  30. 2nd Quarter
  31. 14 - 10

    End of 1st Quarter

    Antioch 14, Wauconda 10
    @ 7:14 PM
  32. 14 - 10

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Antioch - #3 Teddi Wetu. Antioch 14, Wauconda 10
    Teddi Wetu3 - G
    @ 7:17 PM
  33. 14 - 12

    Score Alert

    Wauconda - #12 Austin Carlsen makes a 2pt Field Goal. Antioch 14, Wauconda 12
    Austin Carlsen12 - F
    @ 7:17 PM
  34. 14 - 12

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Wauconda - #1 Alex Ortega. Antioch 14, Wauconda 12
    Alex Ortega1 - PG
    @ 7:19 PM
  35. 17 - 12

    Score Alert

    Antioch - #11 Mark Render makes a 3pt Field Goal. Antioch 17, Wauconda 12
    Mark Render11 - G
    @ 7:19 PM
  36. 17 - 12

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Antioch - #11 Mark Render. Antioch 17, Wauconda 12
    Mark Render11 - G
    @ 7:20 PM
  37. 17 - 14

    Score Alert

    Wauconda - #3 Leo Brinias makes a 2pt Field Goal. Antioch 17, Wauconda 14
    Leo Brinias3 - G
    @ 7:20 PM
  38. 19 - 14

    Score Alert

    Antioch - #2 Marshall Gehrke makes a 2pt Field Goal. Antioch 19, Wauconda 14
    Marshall Gehrke2 - G
    @ 7:21 PM
  39. 19 - 14

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Wauconda - #1 Alex Ortega. Antioch 19, Wauconda 14
    Alex Ortega1 - PG
    @ 7:22 PM
  40. 19 - 14

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Wauconda - #12 Austin Carlsen. Antioch 19, Wauconda 14
    Austin Carlsen12 - F
    @ 7:23 PM
  41. 20 - 14

    Score Alert

    Antioch - #12 Jason Lee makes a Free Throw. Antioch 20, Wauconda 14
    Jason Lee12 - W
    @ 7:23 PM
  42. 20 - 16

    Score Alert

    Wauconda - #10 Tony Salemi makes a 2pt Field Goal. Antioch 20, Wauconda 16
    Tony Salemi10 - SG, SF
    @ 7:24 PM
  43. 20 - 16

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Antioch - #2 Marshall Gehrke. Antioch 20, Wauconda 16
    Marshall Gehrke2 - G
    @ 7:24 PM
  44. 20 - 16

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Antioch - #10 Cameron Speich. Antioch 20, Wauconda 16
    Cameron Speich10 - G
    @ 7:25 PM
  45. 20 - 16

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Antioch - #12 Jason Lee. Antioch 20, Wauconda 16
    Jason Lee12 - W
    @ 7:25 PM
  46. 20 - 17

    Score Alert

    Wauconda - #21 Carson Elia makes a Free Throw. Antioch 20, Wauconda 17
    Carson Elia21 - C
    @ 7:26 PM

  47. Commentary

    Injury Timeout
    @ 7:27 PM
  48. 20 - 18

    Score Alert

    Wauconda - #1 Alex Ortega makes a Free Throw. Antioch 20, Wauconda 18
    Alex Ortega1 - PG
    @ 7:27 PM
  49. 20 - 18

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Wauconda - #13 Cole Plucinski. Antioch 20, Wauconda 18
    Cole Plucinski13 - F
    @ 7:29 PM
  50. 21 - 18

    Score Alert

    Antioch - #12 Jason Lee makes a Free Throw. Antioch 21, Wauconda 18
    Jason Lee12 - W
    @ 7:29 PM
  51. 22 - 18

    Score Alert

    Antioch - #12 Jason Lee makes a Free Throw. Antioch 22, Wauconda 18
    Jason Lee12 - W
    @ 7:29 PM
  52. 22 - 18

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Wauconda. Antioch 22, Wauconda 18
    @ 7:30 PM
  53. 22 - 21

    Score Alert

    Wauconda - #10 Tony Salemi makes a 3pt Field Goal. Antioch 22, Wauconda 21
    Tony Salemi10 - SG, SF
    @ 7:35 PM
  54. Halftime
  55. 22 - 21

    Halftime

    Antioch 22, Wauconda 21
    We noticed it's halftime, checkout this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    @ 7:35 PM
  56. 3rd Quarter
  57. 22 - 21

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Antioch's ball.
    @ 7:49 PM
  58. 24 - 21

    Score Alert

    Antioch - #2 Marshall Gehrke makes a 2pt Field Goal. Antioch 24, Wauconda 21
    Marshall Gehrke2 - G
    @ 7:49 PM
  59. 26 - 21

    Score Alert

    Antioch - #3 Teddi Wetu makes a 2pt Field Goal. Antioch 26, Wauconda 21
    Teddi Wetu3 - G
    @ 7:50 PM
  60. 26 - 21

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Wauconda. Antioch 26, Wauconda 21
    @ 7:50 PM
  61. 26 - 21

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Antioch - #3 Teddi Wetu. Antioch 26, Wauconda 21
    Teddi Wetu3 - G
    @ 7:52 PM
  62. 26 - 21

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Antioch - #12 Jason Lee. Antioch 26, Wauconda 21
    Jason Lee12 - W
    @ 7:53 PM
  63. 26 - 21

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Antioch - #2 Marshall Gehrke. Antioch 26, Wauconda 21
    Marshall Gehrke2 - G
    @ 7:53 PM
  64. 26 - 22

    Score Alert

    Wauconda - #10 Tony Salemi makes a Free Throw. Antioch 26, Wauconda 22
    Tony Salemi10 - SG, SF
    @ 7:54 PM
  65. 28 - 22

    Score Alert

    Antioch - #3 Teddi Wetu makes a 2pt Field Goal. Antioch 28, Wauconda 22
    Teddi Wetu3 - G
    @ 7:54 PM
  66. 28 - 24

    Score Alert

    Wauconda - #0 Nicholas Ori makes a 2pt Field Goal. Antioch 28, Wauconda 24
    Nicholas Ori0 - F
    @ 7:56 PM
  67. 28 - 24

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Wauconda - #21 Carson Elia. Antioch 28, Wauconda 24
    Carson Elia21 - C
    @ 7:56 PM
  68. 28 - 24

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Wauconda - #0 Nicholas Ori. Antioch 28, Wauconda 24
    Nicholas Ori0 - F
    @ 7:58 PM
  69. 28 - 27

    Score Alert

    Wauconda - #10 Tony Salemi makes a 3pt Field Goal. Antioch 28, Wauconda 27
    Tony Salemi10 - SG, SF
    @ 7:59 PM
  70. 28 - 29

    Score Alert

    Wauconda - #0 Nicholas Ori makes a 2pt Field Goal. Antioch 28, Wauconda 29
    Nicholas Ori0 - F
    @ 7:59 PM
  71. 28 - 29

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Wauconda - #10 Tony Salemi. Antioch 28, Wauconda 29
    Tony Salemi10 - SG, SF
    @ 7:59 PM
  72. 30 - 29

    Score Alert

    Antioch - #12 Jason Lee makes a 2pt Field Goal. Antioch 30, Wauconda 29
    Jason Lee12 - W
    @ 8:00 PM
  73. 30 - 31

    Score Alert

    Wauconda - #4 Khalil Roberson makes a 2pt Field Goal. Antioch 30, Wauconda 31
    Khalil Roberson4 - G, F
    @ 8:01 PM
  74. 30 - 31

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Antioch - #2 Marshall Gehrke. Antioch 30, Wauconda 31
    Marshall Gehrke2 - G
    @ 8:01 PM
  75. 30 - 31

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Wauconda - #0 Nicholas Ori. Antioch 30, Wauconda 31
    Nicholas Ori0 - F
    @ 8:02 PM
  76. 30 - 31

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Antioch - #3 Teddi Wetu. Antioch 30, Wauconda 31
    Teddi Wetu3 - G
    @ 8:03 PM
  77. 30 - 32

    Score Alert

    Wauconda - #10 Tony Salemi makes a Free Throw. Antioch 30, Wauconda 32
    Tony Salemi10 - SG, SF
    @ 8:03 PM
  78. 30 - 33

    Score Alert

    Wauconda - #10 Tony Salemi makes a Free Throw. Antioch 30, Wauconda 33
    Tony Salemi10 - SG, SF
    @ 8:03 PM
  79. 32 - 33

    Score Alert

    Antioch - #25 Cooper Marabella makes a 2pt Field Goal. Antioch 32, Wauconda 33
    Cooper Marabella25 - W
    @ 8:04 PM
  80. 4th Quarter
  81. 32 - 33

    End of 3rd Quarter

    Antioch 32, Wauconda 33
    @ 8:04 PM
  82. 32 - 35

    Score Alert

    Wauconda - #1 Alex Ortega makes a 2pt Field Goal. Antioch 32, Wauconda 35
    Alex Ortega1 - PG
    @ 8:07 PM
  83. 32 - 35

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Wauconda - #13 Cole Plucinski. Antioch 32, Wauconda 35
    Cole Plucinski13 - F
    @ 8:08 PM
  84. 32 - 35

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Wauconda - #13 Cole Plucinski. Antioch 32, Wauconda 35
    Cole Plucinski13 - F
    @ 8:08 PM
  85. 34 - 35

    Score Alert

    Antioch - #12 Jason Lee makes a 2pt Field Goal. Antioch 34, Wauconda 35
    Jason Lee12 - W
    @ 8:09 PM
  86. 34 - 37

    Score Alert

    Wauconda - #10 Tony Salemi makes a 2pt Field Goal. Antioch 34, Wauconda 37
    Tony Salemi10 - SG, SF
    @ 8:10 PM
  87. 34 - 39

    Score Alert

    Wauconda - #0 Nicholas Ori makes a 2pt Field Goal. Antioch 34, Wauconda 39
    Nicholas Ori0 - F
    @ 8:10 PM
  88. 34 - 39

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Wauconda. Antioch 34, Wauconda 39
    @ 8:12 PM
  89. 34 - 39

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Antioch - #4 Zach Kavich. Antioch 34, Wauconda 39
    Zach Kavich4 - G
    @ 8:14 PM
  90. 34 - 41

    Score Alert

    Wauconda - #0 Nicholas Ori makes a 2pt Field Goal. Antioch 34, Wauconda 41
    Nicholas Ori0 - F
    @ 8:14 PM
  91. 34 - 41

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Antioch - #4 Zach Kavich. Antioch 34, Wauconda 41
    Zach Kavich4 - G
    @ 8:15 PM
  92. 34 - 42

    Score Alert

    Wauconda - #0 Nicholas Ori makes a Free Throw. Antioch 34, Wauconda 42
    Nicholas Ori0 - F
    @ 8:15 PM
  93. 34 - 42

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Antioch. Antioch 34, Wauconda 42
    @ 8:15 PM
  94. 34 - 42

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Wauconda - #4 Khalil Roberson. Antioch 34, Wauconda 42
    Khalil Roberson4 - G, F
    @ 8:17 PM
  95. 35 - 42

    Score Alert

    Antioch - #2 Marshall Gehrke makes a Free Throw. Antioch 35, Wauconda 42
    Marshall Gehrke2 - G
    @ 8:17 PM
  96. 36 - 42

    Score Alert

    Antioch - #2 Marshall Gehrke makes a Free Throw. Antioch 36, Wauconda 42
    Marshall Gehrke2 - G
    @ 8:17 PM
  97. 36 - 42

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Wauconda - #1 Alex Ortega. Antioch 36, Wauconda 42
    Alex Ortega1 - PG
    @ 8:18 PM
  98. 39 - 42

    Score Alert

    Antioch - #3 Teddi Wetu makes a 3pt Field Goal. Antioch 39, Wauconda 42
    Teddi Wetu3 - G
    @ 8:18 PM
  99. 39 - 42

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Antioch. Antioch 39, Wauconda 42
    @ 8:19 PM
  100. 39 - 42

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Antioch - #30 Logan Lennon. Antioch 39, Wauconda 42
    Logan Lennon30 - G
    @ 8:21 PM
  101. 39 - 42

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Wauconda - #11 Kaden Pemberton. Antioch 39, Wauconda 42
    Kaden Pemberton11 - F
    @ 8:21 PM
  102. 39 - 43

    Score Alert

    Wauconda - #10 Tony Salemi makes a Free Throw. Antioch 39, Wauconda 43
    Tony Salemi10 - SG, SF
    @ 8:22 PM
  103. 39 - 43

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Wauconda - #1 Alex Ortega. Antioch 39, Wauconda 43
    Alex Ortega1 - PG
    @ 8:22 PM
  104. 40 - 43

    Score Alert

    Antioch - #3 Teddi Wetu makes a Free Throw. Antioch 40, Wauconda 43
    Teddi Wetu3 - G
    @ 8:23 PM
  105. 40 - 43

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Wauconda - #12 Austin Carlsen. Antioch 40, Wauconda 43
    Austin Carlsen12 - F
    @ 8:24 PM
  106. 41 - 43

    Score Alert

    Antioch - #15 Jack Majerowski makes a Free Throw. Antioch 41, Wauconda 43
    Jack Majerowski15 - W
    @ 8:24 PM
  107. 41 - 43

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Antioch - #4 Zach Kavich. Antioch 41, Wauconda 43
    Zach Kavich4 - G
    @ 8:26 PM
  108. 41 - 43

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Antioch - #11 Mark Render. Antioch 41, Wauconda 43
    Mark Render11 - G
    @ 8:27 PM
  109. 41 - 44

    Score Alert

    Wauconda - #1 Alex Ortega makes a Free Throw. Antioch 41, Wauconda 44
    Alex Ortega1 - PG
    @ 8:27 PM
  110. 41 - 45

    Score Alert

    Wauconda - #1 Alex Ortega makes a Free Throw. Antioch 41, Wauconda 45
    Alex Ortega1 - PG
    @ 8:27 PM
  111. 41 - 47

    Score Alert

    Wauconda - #1 Alex Ortega makes a 2pt Field Goal. Antioch 41, Wauconda 47
    Alex Ortega1 - PG
    @ 8:28 PM
  112. 41 - 47

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Wauconda. Antioch 41, Wauconda 47
    @ 8:28 PM
  113. 41 - 47

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Antioch - #30 Logan Lennon. Antioch 41, Wauconda 47
    Logan Lennon30 - G
    @ 8:30 PM
  114. 41 - 48

    Score Alert

    Wauconda - #10 Tony Salemi makes a Free Throw. Antioch 41, Wauconda 48
    Tony Salemi10 - SG, SF
    @ 8:30 PM
  115. 43 - 48

    Score Alert

    Antioch - #3 Teddi Wetu makes a 2pt Field Goal. Antioch 43, Wauconda 48
    Teddi Wetu3 - G
    @ 8:31 PM
  116. 43 - 48

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Antioch. Antioch 43, Wauconda 48
    @ 8:31 PM
  117. 43 - 48

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Antioch - #4 Zach Kavich. Antioch 43, Wauconda 48
    Zach Kavich4 - G
    @ 8:32 PM
  118. 43 - 49

    Score Alert

    Wauconda - #1 Alex Ortega makes a Free Throw. Antioch 43, Wauconda 49
    Alex Ortega1 - PG
    @ 8:32 PM
  119. 43 - 50

    Score Alert

    Wauconda - #1 Alex Ortega makes a Free Throw. Antioch 43, Wauconda 50
    Alex Ortega1 - PG
    @ 8:32 PM
  120. 45 - 50

    Score Alert

    Antioch - #3 Teddi Wetu makes a 2pt Field Goal. Antioch 45, Wauconda 50
    Teddi Wetu3 - G
    @ 8:33 PM
  121. 45 - 50

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Antioch. Antioch 45, Wauconda 50
    @ 8:33 PM
  122. 45 - 50

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Antioch - #15 Jack Majerowski. Antioch 45, Wauconda 50
    Jack Majerowski15 - W
    @ 8:34 PM
  123. 45 - 51

    Score Alert

    Wauconda - #10 Tony Salemi makes a Free Throw. Antioch 45, Wauconda 51
    Tony Salemi10 - SG, SF
    @ 8:35 PM
  124. Final
  125. 45 - 51

    End of Game

    Antioch 45, Wauconda 51
    @ 8:35 PM

Scoretracker Scorers

Tyler WnekSequoits Reporter

Antioch @ Wauconda Basketball Game Info

Fri., Jan. 31, 2025 @ 7p
Wauconda
The Wauconda (IL) varsity basketball team won Friday's home conference game against Antioch (IL) by a score of 51-45.

Matchup history

12/11/24
5749
1/31/25
4551

Scoring averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Antioch		12.211.113.313.250.4
Wauconda		10.612.312.512.954.1

Season recap

Overall record
17-14
11-22
League
11-3
7-7
Non-League
6-7
1-8
Head to Head
1-1
1-1
Home
9-0
5-7
Away
6-9
4-10
Neutral
2-5
2-5
Playoff
0-0
0-1
In-State
17-12
10-22
Out-of-State
0-2
0-0
Win %
.548
.333
Conference %
.786
.500
PF
1,562
1,786
PA
1,518
1,894
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Common opponents

Saint Viator
0 - 1
0 - 2
North Chicago
2 - 0
1 - 1
Grant Community
2 - 0
1 - 1
Grayslake Central
1 - 1
0 - 2
Lakes
2 - 0
2 - 1
Grayslake North
1 - 1
1 - 2
Round Lake
2 - 0
2 - 0
Carmel
0 - 0
0 - 1

Rankings

IL
265
468
Division 3A
75
117

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