WA Comes Close; Fails to Finish
Missed free throws; unwise shots/drives lead to loss

Posted Saturday, December 11, 2004 8:40 AM

In a key Private School League matchup Friday night, Wheaton Academy met conference heavyweight Illiana Christian. The Warriors began their night a little awkwardly, but regained composure closing out the quarter just two point behind. Jason VanderVeen contributed five straight points (3-point basket, layup) in the first quarter.

Wheaton Academy continued solid play in this back-and-forth game. They set the pace for the game, playing confidently, though taking some ill-advised shots. Going into the locker room, they led 26-21.

Turnovers and missed free throws started to hurt WA in the third quarter, and things started to turn Illiana's way. Down one with 3:38, the Vikings stretched their lead to 4 at the end of the quarter.

Wheaton Academy failed to have a consistent continuety offensively. Missed free throws, and missed layups is what gave the Warriors a loss tonight. The game was still very close, even with the way WA played. The team will need to rest quickly in preparation for tomorrows game at Lisle against a team who found their way in the Elite Eight last year - Peoria Christian at 1:00 PM.

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Lisle 66, Coal City 34
Chicago Christian 88, Westminster 37
Luther North 73, Aurora Christian 61
Timothy Christian 62, Rockford Life 40
Driscoll 57, St. Edward 55
Montini 57, Marial Central 54
St. Francis 50, Aurora Central Catholic 39

• Saturday, Dec. 11 @ Lisle Shootout vs. Peoria Christian 1 PM
  
• Friday, Dec. 17 vs. Westminster 7:30 PM