Whitney Young Wins Super-Sectional; State Semi-Finals Next
Written by DJ Special Blend from Chicago on March 18, 2014
Whitney Young moves on in the 2014 Illinois High School Association boys’ state basketball tournament. The Dolphins defeated Loyola Academy 58-32 in the class 4A Super-Sectional.
The Dolphins controlled the contest from the opening tip. Their next game will be Friday night at 6:30PM in Peoria, IL. The state semi-final match up will be against Stevenson.
Jahlil Okafor racked up 12 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 blocked shots for Whitney Young. Paul White added 12 points and 5 rebounds, while Erwin Henry contributed with 11 points.
Loyola had a poor night shooting, plus they lacked the size to defend the 6′ 11″ Okafor. The double and triple teaming allowed the Duke-bound center to pick his spots and rack up 7 assist. The Dolphins started the game with a 10-0 run. They lead at the end of the first quarter 19-3.
There is a chance that Whitney Young might win state championships in both the boys and girls basketball tournaments. The girls team beat Rolling Meadows 60-44 on March 8, 2014 to take home the girls 4A State Championship.
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