Fremd holds off Hersey in thrilling MSL West showdown.
In a tightly contested matchup, Fremd edged out No. 20 Hersey Tuesday night in Palatine, solidifying the Vikings' top spot in the newly restructured Mid-Suburban League West. With a strength of schedule bolstered by regular-season matchups against top-ranked opponents, Fremd (15-1, 4-1) emerged victorious, 67-63.
Senior Jordan Williams led the charge for Fremd with 16 points and five assists, praising his teammates for their resilience in the face of adversity. "We've been playing together for a long time, and we have a lot of leadership and play for each other," he said. "Everyone has their games when they are on and scoring." Williams' accuracy from the field was complemented by senior Rafael Pinto's 19 points and all-around effort.
The Huskies, meanwhile, were unable to overcome their own struggles with three-point shooting, as Fremd's defense forced Hersey into a 17-5 run. Charlie Pomis paced the team with 20 points and eight rebounds but ultimately fell short in securing an upset. Logan Luxem finished with 16 points for Hersey (14-3, 4-1), and senior Tommy Moffett added 14 points and eight rebounds.
The pivotal matchup marked Fremd's fourth win of the season without a single loss to any conference opponent. With this triumph, the Vikings have set their sights on another strong playoff run, with several titles in their crosshairs. "We're thinking state," Williams said. "We were two games away last year, and we are looking to get back to that position and win. Get to state."
As Fremd looks to build momentum heading into the playoffs, coach Mike Brown stressed the importance of teamwork and preparation. "You never know what is going to happen, and you are just trying to get better as the season goes on," he said. "But this was a big game for our team."
In a tightly contested matchup, Fremd edged out No. 20 Hersey Tuesday night in Palatine, solidifying the Vikings' top spot in the newly restructured Mid-Suburban League West. With a strength of schedule bolstered by regular-season matchups against top-ranked opponents, Fremd (15-1, 4-1) emerged victorious, 67-63.
Senior Jordan Williams led the charge for Fremd with 16 points and five assists, praising his teammates for their resilience in the face of adversity. "We've been playing together for a long time, and we have a lot of leadership and play for each other," he said. "Everyone has their games when they are on and scoring." Williams' accuracy from the field was complemented by senior Rafael Pinto's 19 points and all-around effort.
The Huskies, meanwhile, were unable to overcome their own struggles with three-point shooting, as Fremd's defense forced Hersey into a 17-5 run. Charlie Pomis paced the team with 20 points and eight rebounds but ultimately fell short in securing an upset. Logan Luxem finished with 16 points for Hersey (14-3, 4-1), and senior Tommy Moffett added 14 points and eight rebounds.
The pivotal matchup marked Fremd's fourth win of the season without a single loss to any conference opponent. With this triumph, the Vikings have set their sights on another strong playoff run, with several titles in their crosshairs. "We're thinking state," Williams said. "We were two games away last year, and we are looking to get back to that position and win. Get to state."
As Fremd looks to build momentum heading into the playoffs, coach Mike Brown stressed the importance of teamwork and preparation. "You never know what is going to happen, and you are just trying to get better as the season goes on," he said. "But this was a big game for our team."
. Their defense was on fire and that 17-5 run was huge 
. Jordan Williams is a total leader and his teammates feed off him. They've got this "play for each other" vibe going on and it's honestly really inspiring 
. And yeah, they're definitely thinking state now - Fremd has the potential to be super dominant in the playoffs 
! Coach Mike Brown's emphasis on teamwork is spot on, too. It's all about being prepared and supporting each other 
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I mean, Fremd's defense just shut down Hersey's 3-pointers and they couldn't recover. It's like, you gotta respect Fremd's teamwork and strategy - they knew exactly what to do to take down the Huskies. 
Jordan Williams is on FIRE right now, that kid's got skills! And coach Mike Brown is totally right, it's all about preparation and working together as a team. 
I'm loving how they stepped up their game against Hersey, especially that 17-5 run 
? They gotta get those shots falling if they wanna take down Fremd 
anyway, Fremd's confidence is sky-high right now 
gotta see how they do in the playoffs, thinking state championship repeat is within reach 
. I'm excited to see how they'll build on this momentum and take on the rest of the season 
and jordan williams is literally a superhero with those 16 points & 5 assists 
his teammates are so hyped to be in this position and i gotta say it's awesome to see coach mike brown stressing the importance of teamwork... we all know that's what's gonna take fremd to state 
especially that 17-5 run it was like they just clicked into gear and took control of the game. and jordan williams is a total boss 
his leadership and playmaking skills are top notch. i'm hyped for fremd to take on other teams in the playoffs, especially if they can keep their confidence up 
right now they're like that one team in the NBA that's always clutch, u know? their defense is insane 
and Jordan Williams is literally the real MVP senior year 
they got outplayed in the end and Fremd took the win 
it's like they're giving away games to their opponents. Coach Mike Brown is right tho, teamwork and prep are key 
they gotta stay focused and keep their defense up but man what a win! 
! Their defense was SO strong, I mean, 17-5 run against Hersey is just insane 
. The way they worked together as a team is truly inspiring 
. This win solidifies Fremd's spot at the top of the MSL West, and I'm totally rooting for them to make it to state 
also gotta give props to jordan williams, he's leading his team with confidence and clutch performances like that 16 pt 5 assist game is gonna make a huge impact in the playoffs 
i'm thinking fremd's got this state title thing on lock 
. Still gonna be interesting to see how it all plays out in the playoffs 
they were so consistent and had their A-game on 
can't wait to see what Fremd has in store for the playoffs 
. Can't wait to see Fremd take on whoever comes next, they're really making a push for that top spot 