Yorkville Christian Mustangs Overcome Joliet Catholic on NBA Floor at Fiserv Forum
In a highly anticipated matchup, Yorkville Christian's Jayden Riley led his team to a 73-58 victory over Joliet Catholic at Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum. The win marked the Mustangs' second road game of the season against a top-ranked opponent and was part of Coach Aaron Sovern's plan to provide equal playing time for all players.
The match began sluggishly, with both teams struggling to find their rhythm on the larger-than-usual court. However, Yorkville Christian took control in the third quarter, thanks to key contributions from Riley, who scored seven points straight and Jed Ogulei's three-pointer that put his team up by two points for good.
Riley's impressive performance culminated with 31 points, nine rebounds, and five assists. Senior Tray Alford added 18 points and seven rebounds in a milestone moment when he reached the 1,000th point of his career while playing on the NBA floor.
Joliet Catholic's Jayden Armstrong led the team with 24 points and eight rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome Yorkville Christian's strong defense. The Hilltoppers showed significant improvement against St. Ignatius last week, and Coach Adam DeGroot acknowledged that he is proud of his team's progress despite still having a long way to go.
The win marked the Mustangs' 14-9 record and demonstrated their ability to compete with top teams in Illinois high school basketball. With this victory under their belt, they look forward to their next challenge, showcasing their skills on an NBA floor once again.
In a highly anticipated matchup, Yorkville Christian's Jayden Riley led his team to a 73-58 victory over Joliet Catholic at Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum. The win marked the Mustangs' second road game of the season against a top-ranked opponent and was part of Coach Aaron Sovern's plan to provide equal playing time for all players.
The match began sluggishly, with both teams struggling to find their rhythm on the larger-than-usual court. However, Yorkville Christian took control in the third quarter, thanks to key contributions from Riley, who scored seven points straight and Jed Ogulei's three-pointer that put his team up by two points for good.
Riley's impressive performance culminated with 31 points, nine rebounds, and five assists. Senior Tray Alford added 18 points and seven rebounds in a milestone moment when he reached the 1,000th point of his career while playing on the NBA floor.
Joliet Catholic's Jayden Armstrong led the team with 24 points and eight rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome Yorkville Christian's strong defense. The Hilltoppers showed significant improvement against St. Ignatius last week, and Coach Adam DeGroot acknowledged that he is proud of his team's progress despite still having a long way to go.
The win marked the Mustangs' 14-9 record and demonstrated their ability to compete with top teams in Illinois high school basketball. With this victory under their belt, they look forward to their next challenge, showcasing their skills on an NBA floor once again.
i mean tray alford's 1000th point tho is a major milestone 
and coach aaron svoren's plan to give equal playing time to all players is so cool 
joliet catholic had some good moments but yorkville christian's defense was solid 
and I'm loving the fact that Coach Sovern is all about giving equal playing time to his players, it's so cool to see a team with heart 
! Jayden Riley had an insane game, 31 points and 9 rebounds? 
can't wait to see more games there!
what's wrong with these kids playing for the love of hoops? They're making bank already and now they're over there trying to prove themselves against top teams? Can't they just enjoy the game like normal people? I mean, I get it, pride and all that, but it feels so... entitled. And what's with the whole "equal playing time" thing? Just let the best player out there shine! 
I mean, 31 points and 5 assists from Jayden Riley? that's some next-level stuff 
And Tray Alford getting to 1000 points in an NBA game? what a moment! 
The Mustangs are definitely making waves in Illinois high school basketball, can't wait to see them take on the next team! 
! Jayden Riley's 31 points and nine rebounds were insane 
. And can we talk about Tray Alford reaching that 1,000th point milestone? What a moment for him! 
. And let's not forget about Jed Ogulei's clutch three-pointer 
. That took some skill and confidence!
. They really showed they belong on that NBA floor 
. Anyways, I guess Joliet Catholic showed some improvement, so that's a positive, right? 
. Now if only they could work on their team chemistry... or maybe just have more practice sessions 
. Anyway, Mustangs are looking good this season, and who knows, maybe they'll make it to the state championships? 
. The Mustangs are looking strong this season, can't wait for their next matchup 