Illinois High School Basketball - Victoria Soto tipped by ACERO Garcia
December 10, 2024: Chicago, IL 60632
In Tuesday's non-league test, the ACERO Garcia Patriots (Chicago, IL) basketball squad got by the host Victoria Soto Wolves (Chicago, IL), by a score of 47-44.
Next, the Patriots clash with the Tilden Blue Devils (Chicago, IL) in a Chicago Public - Blue Central test, on Thursday, December 12. ACERO Garcia will attempt to improve on its 1-2 season record. The Blue Devils come into the test with a 0-2 record after their 59-37 league loss to Kelly (Chicago, IL).
The Wolves (1-1) will now prepare for their test against Back of the Yards College Prep (Chicago, IL). The Bobcats come into the Chicago Public - Blue Central test with a 1-3 record. In their last test, Back of the Yards College Prep held off Solorio (Chicago, IL), 63-29, in a league test.
First Quarter
Thanks to Gio Cotto's pair of 3s, Garcia outscored the Wolf Pack 11-8. Cruz Lopez, Gonzi Sanchez, and Enrique Marques had baskets for the Wolves.
Second Quarter
Thanks to Favio Hernandez's five point quarter, the Wolves outscored the Patriots 12-11.
Third Quarter
Garcia had it's best quarter of the game, outscoring the Wolf Pack 12-7.
Fourth Quarter
The Wolves erased a nine-point deficit. Favio Hernandez made two of three free throws with no time on the clock to send the game into overtime.
Overtime
The OT was almost all Garcia as the Wolves mishandled the ball and missed shots. The big basket for the Patriots was Gio Cott's three with 20 seconds to play. Bryan Sanchez added two free throws for the margin of victory.
