There's no place like home for the Simeon Wolverines, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Sunday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 55-53 victory over Crete-Monee on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win Simeon has posted yet this season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Simeon to victory, but perhaps none more so than Dijiona Berrien, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 11 rebounds. Berrien hasn't dropped below eight rebounds for three straight games. Gabryelle Howard was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with three steals.
Simeon's win bumped their record up to 8-9. As for Crete-Monee, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-16 record this season.
Simeon will look to defend their home court on Wednesday against Morgan Park at 5:00 p.m. Morgan Park has now lost seven straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since December 13. As for Crete-Monee, they will head out on the road to take on Bloom at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Bloom presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Crete-Monee in Illinois (Bloom is ranked 123rd, while Crete-Monee is ranked 332nd).
