The Little Village Phoenix will head out to square off against the Schurz Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Little Village's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last six matches.
Little Village is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They claimed a resounding 91-28 win over Intrinsic. The Phoenix have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 17 contests by 20 points or more this season.
Dion Boyd Jr
| 02/26/25 vs Intrinsic | 11 |
| 02/21/25 vs Clemente | 11 |
| 02/19/25 @ Hancock | 12 |
| 02/11/25 vs Bowen | 11 |
| 02/07/25 vs Uplift | 13 |
| + 5 more games |
Little Village's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Dion Boyd Jr, who dropped a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Boyd Jr is on a roll when it comes to boards, as he's now pulled down ten or more in each of the last ten games he's played. Damien Walker Jr was another key player, as he made all 5 shots he took for 15 points.
Little Village smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 17 offensive rebounds in six consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Schurz strolled past Bulls College Prep with points to spare on Wednesday, taking the game 76-61.
Little Village better keep an eye on MICHAEL CHANEY JR. He was instrumental in Schurz's win, going 7-for-16 to rack up 25 points along with five assists and three steals. With that strong performance, CHANEY JR is now averaging an impressive 15.3 points per game. The team also got some help courtesy of JOHN COPPAGE, who posted 12 points and four steals.
Little Village's record is now 26-6. As for Schurz, their record now sits at 18-13.
Friday's matchup is shaping up to be a masterclass in shooting: Little Village has been dynamite from deep this season, having made 35.9% of their threes per game. However, it's not like Schurz struggles in that department as they've made 36.2% of their three-pointers this season. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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