The Fenwick Friars will face off against the Kenwood Broncos at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Fenwick came up short against Montini Catholic on Thursday, falling 49-28. The Friars haven't had much luck with the Broncos recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Phillips typically has all the answers at home, but on Friday Kenwood proved too difficult a challenge. They came out on top against the Wildcats by a score of 69-62. Given the Broncos' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked eighth, while the Wildcats are ranked 61st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Kenwood's win came from a few key players Fenwick will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Ariella Henigan, who posted 15 points along with five assists and five steals. That's the most assists she has posted since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Diann Jackson, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 11 boards.
Kenwood smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in five consecutive matchups.
Fenwick's defeat dropped their record down to 11-14. As for Kenwood, their win was their 16th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 22-2.
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