Basketball Recap: Lycee Francais De Chicago Skates Past Waldorf with Ease

Lycee Francais de Chicago

Margin (Wins)

12/13/24 vs Waldorf	72
12/04/24 vs British International School of Chicago	40
12/06/24 @ Cruz	29
12/02/24 vs Beacon Academy	25
12/11/24 @ Wolcott College Prep	-9

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Lycee Francais de Chicago). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Waldorf Thunder 82-10. Lycee Francais de Chicago has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five matchups by 21 points or more this season.

Lycee Francais de Chicago found their leader in freshman Bonheur Balita, who went 5 for 9 on his way to 11 points in addition to seven rebounds and five assists. Those five assists set a new season-high mark for Balita. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordie Machara, who went 6 for 13 on his way to 15 points.

Lycee Francais de Chicago smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in six consecutive games.

Lycee Francais de Chicago's victory was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 27.0 points per game. As for Waldorf, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.

Lycee Francais de Chicago will take on Christian Heritage Academy in a holiday battle at at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Lycee Francais de Chicago is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 61.2 points per game this season. Waldorf and Northtown will compete for holiday cheer at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Waldorf is facing Northtown at the right time seeing as Northtown is stuck on a three-game losing streak.