Basketball Recap: Francis W. Parker Find Success

Francis W. Parker's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They snuck past the Chicago University Maroons with a 51-46 win. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Colonels also won the last time the pair played back in January.

Julian Pantoja

Points

11/24/25 vs Aurora Central Catholic	8
12/02/25 @ Christ the King	8
12/01/25 vs Horizon Science Academy	9
11/25/25 vs Walther Christian Academy	13
11/26/25 @ Elmwood Park	17

Francis W. Parker found their leader in sophomore Julian Pantoja, who posted 23 points and five rebounds. Those 23 points set a new season-high mark for Pantoja. Brady Harris was another key player, putting up 12 points along with five boards and three steals.

Francis W. Parker's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Chicago University, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.

Coming up, Francis W. Parker will venture away from home to challenge Niles Notre Dame at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Chicago University, they will welcome Muchin College Prep at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.