With a playoff win on the line, Little Village rose to the challenge on Friday. They skirted past the Schurz Bulldogs 79-77. The victory was familiar territory for the Phoenix, who have now won four contests in a row.
Dion Boyd Jr
| 02/28/25 @ Schurz | 10 |
| 02/26/25 vs Intrinsic | 11 |
| 02/21/25 vs Clemente | 11 |
| 02/19/25 @ Hancock | 12 |
| 02/11/25 vs Bowen | 11 |
| + 6 more games |
Little Village's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dion Boyd Jr, who dropped a double-double with 15 points and ten boards. Boyd Jr is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down ten or more in each of the last 11 games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyshawn Miller, who posted 19 points and five assists.
Little Village smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 17 offensive rebounds in seven consecutive games.
Schurz's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was MICHAEL BROWN, who dropped a double-double with 17 points and 14 boards. The dominant performance also gave BROWN a new career-high in blocks (three). CAMERON TRENT was another key player, shooting 55% from beyond the arc to rack up 21 points.
Little Village's victory bumped their record up to 27-6. As for Schurz, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 18-14 record this season.
Little Village will challenge St. Patrick at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Little Village's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last seven contests. Schurz does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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