Basketball Recap: Father Mcgivney Catholic Wins Going Away Against Mulberry Grove + How To Watch

By Team Reports Nov 24, 2025, 10:43pm

Basketball Recap: Father McGivney Catholic Griffins vs. Mulberry Grove Aces

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the IL High School Assn. (IHSA) & Mulberry Grove High School. Watch Full Replay

Father McGivney Catholic had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They put the hurt on the Mulberry Grove Aces with a sharp 70-45 win on Monday. For the Griffins, this counts as revenge for the 52-43 victory the Aces walked away with the last time they faced one another back in December of 2024.

Father McGivney Catholic can attribute much of their success to Owen Kolesa, who went 7-for-16 en route to 18 points and three steals. Another player making a difference was Landon Hall, who posted eight points and three steals.

Griffins

Offensive Rebounds

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Father McGivney Catholic smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in January.

Coming up, Father McGivney Catholic and Lebanon will face off at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday without much rest, having both just played. As for Mulberry Grove, they will look to take advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they take on St. Elmo/Brownstown at 8:15 p.m. on Friday.

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