01/17/25 vs Cahokia | 33 |
01/04/25 @ Centralia | 16 |
12/28/24 vs Limestone | 17 |
Marion extended their home winning streak to four games thanks to a huge performance from Ethan Simmons. The Marion Wildcats strolled past the Cahokia Comanches with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 70-55 thanks in part to Simmons, who shot 6-for-9 from deep and dropped a double-double on 33 points and ten boards. His evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points.
Race Hickey was another key player, putting up six points and seven rebounds. He has been hot, having also posted two or more blocks the last five times he's played.
Cahokia lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being C'Narri Griffin, who went 8 for 11 on his way to 19 points in addition to eight boards and six assists. Another player making a difference was Corrion Raiford, who posted 11 points and eight rebounds.
Marion's win bumped their record up to 12-4. As for Cahokia, they have also traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season.
Marion will be taking part in a tournament against KIPP at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Cahokia has already played their next contest, a 77-49 loss against Columbia on the 18th.
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