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Illini West boys basketball played three games in five days, finishing with a 2-1 record and improving their season mark to 5-2.
Wednesday, December 3, was the makeup of the snowed-out finale from the Spartan Tip-Off Classic, as Illini West traveled to Bushnell to face Macomb.
In a tightly contested game, the Chargers fell just short against the Bombers, 48-44, dropping to 3-2 on the season.
Wesley Robertson led the way with 8 points, and Grady Blue added 7 in the loss. Friday night, December 5, marked the long-awaited home opener against Monroe City, MO.
The Chargers earned a convincing 57-41 victory to improve to 4-2.
Ethan Carlisle led the Chargers with 14 points, Brennan Grotts had 13, Wesley Robertson added 12, and Myles Wear chipped in 11.
Saturday, December 6, meant an early wake-up call as the Chargers traveled to Farmington. Illini West secured a 47-35 road victory.
Wesley Robertson poured in a game-high 16 points, Ethan Carlisle added 10, and Cash Jones contributed 8.
Ethan also recorded the Chargers’ first charged taken of the season.
Changing the Numbers Tradition Continues
Win #290 (Monroe City): Wesley Smith and Cash Jones flipped the number together after dominating the paint defensively and on the glass.
Win #291 (Farmington): Wesley Robertson earned the honor after setting the tone on both ends and answering Farmington’s physicality on the road.
Extra Congrats
Wesley Robertson was named to the Spartan Tip-Off Classic All-Tournament Team for his strong play throughout the event!
Up Next
The Chargers host Pittsfield next Friday, December 12. They will then welcome South Fulton on Tuesday, December 16, before traveling to Sherrard on Wednesday, December 17.
All games are scheduled to start with a JV contest at 6:00 p.m.