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Boys Basketball: Marist Stung by Hinsdale South
Hinsdale South 76, Marist 55. After rallying to take the lead in the first half, the Redhawks go ice-cold from the floor and fall to the host Hornets in the Hinsdale South Regional semifinal game.
The Hot Read: Marist’s rally from an early 18-3 hole to take a 30-23 lead midway through the second quarter would be short-lived. Hinsdale South blitzed the suddenly cold-shooting Redhawks with a 14-1 run to close the first half and outscored them 19-5 in the third quarter. With its 76-55 victory, Hinsdale South advanced to the regional championship game.
Patch’s MVP: Hornets guard Phil George scored a game-high 25 points, including 12 of the team’s 19 in the third quarter. He sank five three-pointers in the game and shot 8-of-14 from the field and 4-of-4 from the line.
Key Stats: The Redhawks shot a dismal 20-of-64 from the field for the game. The Hornets shot 27-of-50.
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Hinsdale South’s Leaders: In addition to George: Joe Petrak (15 points, 4 rebounds) and Brock Benson (12 points, 6 rebounds).
Marist’s Leaders: Lexus Williams (14 points, 3 steals), L.J. McIntosh (14 points, 3 steals) and Geoff Godwin (10 points).
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Quotable: Redhawks coach Gene Nolan: “We didn’t shoot very well tonight, and we couldn’t sustain anything apart from our run in the first and second quarter.”
Records: Hinsdale South: 16-10. Marist: 19-11
What’s Next: The Hornets face Simeon in the Hinsdale South regional final on Friday. Marist’s season is over.
