Joliet West's surprising resurgence is a testament to the team's perseverance and ability to adapt in the face of significant roster losses. The Tigers, who began the season with a young and inexperienced core, have slowly but surely improved, thanks in part to the arrival of transfer Ryan Lipke from Providence.
With senior Brockton Goehrke stepping up at point guard and Deven Triplett providing a major scoring threat, Joliet West has become a formidable force on the court. Aamir Shannon, who had worked his way back into shape after an injury, has been instrumental in steadying the ship this season.
"We have tried to infuse them with confidence," coach Jeremy Kreiger said of his players. "Shannon, Luke Grevengoed and Goehrke were defensive specialists and guys who spaced the floor. Now they are asked to be lead ballhandlers."
The Tigers' success is a credit to their ability to come together as a team and fill their new roles with confidence. With 11 wins in their last 12 games, including a loss at Bolingbrook in overtime, Joliet West is making a strong push for the postseason.
In other news, Lincoln Park has joined the Super 25 rankings after beating highly regarded Peoria Richwoods during the weekend. The Hawks make their season debut at No. 24 this week. Hillcrest dominates Kenwood 67-45 on Saturday and recently took Curie down to the wire in a 58-56 loss.
The updated rankings have Lincoln Park, Hillcrest, and Stevenson dropping out of the rankings due to recent losses. York also dropped out, but the Dukes will look to bounce back from their defeat.
As the season enters its final stretch, it's clear that Joliet West is a team to watch in the coming weeks. With their improved play and confident leadership, they're well-positioned for a deep postseason run.
With senior Brockton Goehrke stepping up at point guard and Deven Triplett providing a major scoring threat, Joliet West has become a formidable force on the court. Aamir Shannon, who had worked his way back into shape after an injury, has been instrumental in steadying the ship this season.
"We have tried to infuse them with confidence," coach Jeremy Kreiger said of his players. "Shannon, Luke Grevengoed and Goehrke were defensive specialists and guys who spaced the floor. Now they are asked to be lead ballhandlers."
The Tigers' success is a credit to their ability to come together as a team and fill their new roles with confidence. With 11 wins in their last 12 games, including a loss at Bolingbrook in overtime, Joliet West is making a strong push for the postseason.
In other news, Lincoln Park has joined the Super 25 rankings after beating highly regarded Peoria Richwoods during the weekend. The Hawks make their season debut at No. 24 this week. Hillcrest dominates Kenwood 67-45 on Saturday and recently took Curie down to the wire in a 58-56 loss.
The updated rankings have Lincoln Park, Hillcrest, and Stevenson dropping out of the rankings due to recent losses. York also dropped out, but the Dukes will look to bounce back from their defeat.
As the season enters its final stretch, it's clear that Joliet West is a team to watch in the coming weeks. With their improved play and confident leadership, they're well-positioned for a deep postseason run.
The way Joliet West has come together as a team is really inspiring 
They've been through some tough roster changes but have managed to adapt and find success. It's great to see Brockton Goehrke stepping up at point guard and Deven Triplett making a major impact on the court 
Aamir Shannon's return from injury has also made a huge difference, he's like a stabilizing force 
The team's confidence is definitely growing and it'll be exciting to see how they do in the coming weeks 
they've come so far this season and it's amazing to see them all step up and contribute! 
and deven triplett's scoring threat is a game-changer. also, aamir shannon's been on fire after that injury comeback 
i love how coach jeremy kreiger's got his players all confident now, it's making such a difference! 
they're totally a team to watch this postseason! 
. I mean, sure, Brockton Goehrke being point guard makes sense, but what's really impressive is how they've adapted with Aamir Shannon back in the mix 
. I'm excited to see what they do in the postseason... and hopefully Lincoln Park can keep up with those rankings 
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. And can we talk about Brockton Goehrke at point guard for a sec? The kid's got skills 
. I think coach Jeremy Kreiger's approach to building confidence in the players has really paid off. Now, let's see how they stack up against those other top teams... the Super 25 rankings are looking intense 
Joliet West's journey from struggling to becoming a formidable force in basketball is truly inspiring. Their ability to come together and fill their new roles with confidence is a testament to their resilience and determination. As they head into the final stretch, it's clear that they're a team to watch for in the coming weeks! 
, and I'm so glad to see them thriving despite losing some key players 
. I mean, who would've thought that they'd be leading the team now? 
. Lincoln Park's joining the Super 25 rankings is cool too 
Shannon, Grevengoed, and Goehrke are killing it on defense and bringing that scoring threat too 
. I mean, have you ever had Korean BBQ tacos? 
Sounds crazy, but hey, it's worth a shot, right? I'm thinking of hitting up that new taco truck downtown on the way home from work tomorrow 
Their new album is everything I hoped for!
... Hillcrest is looking fierce on both ends of the court 
