South Suburban League – Playoff Semifinals

In this report, we take a look at the second week of playoff action at the Chicago South Suburban Fall Hoops Showcase at Richards High School in Oak Lawn.

Scores

The semifinals on Sunday were played on the frozen tundra that was D-Wade court. The Bucks continued their unbeaten streak through the league despite the absence of Dwayne Evans. The Raptors defeated the Pacers behind the play of East Oswego’s Jay Harris.

Consolation Bracket

Hawks (5-2) 65, Warriors (0-7) 58

Suns (4-3) 82, Blazers (3-4) 68

Semifinals

Raptors (3-4) 79, Pacers (3-4) 78

Bucks (7-0) 93, Clippers (3-4) 68

This Week’s MVP

East Oswego guard Jay Harris led the Pacers into next Sunday’s championship game with 27 points including the game clinching free throws in the final seconds of the semifinal.

This Week’s Outstanding Performers

Rahjan Muhammad – Neuqua Valley – 6-0 senior guard – 23 points, four assists

Brandon Snowden – Richards – 6-0 senior guard – 23 points, three assists

James Fleming III – Glenbard North – 5-11 senior guard – 22 points

Kelvin Wilson – Thornridge – 5-8 senior guard – 22 points

Randall Rushing – Richards – 6-0 senior guard – 22 points

Mario Redmond – Crete-Monee – 6-6 senior forward - 21 points

Kyle Pembrook – Neuqua Valley – 6-2 senior guard – 20 points

Godfrey Brown – Argo – 6-5 senior wing – 18 points

Mike Marotta – Lincoln Way West – 6-4 junior swingman -18 points

Kareem Amedu – Neuqua Valley – 6-5 senior forward – 17 points

College Coaches present –

Kaskaskia Junior College

North Park College

Olive Harvey Junior College

Roosevelt University

* See SouthSuburbanLeague.com for more information.