Schedule for the week !

Monday Jan. 30 -- Practice 3:05-4:45
Pasta Dinner at Davidsons 5:00 pm

Tuesday Jan. 31 -- Home game vs. Glenbard South 7:30 pm

Wednesday Feb. 1 -- Practice 3:05-4:30
J.V. game at Fenton 5:15

Thursday Feb. 2 --- Practice 3:05-4:45

Friday Feb. 3 --- Away game at Illiana Christian 7:30 pm

Saturday Feb. 4 --- Practice 8:15-9:15 am
J.V. game home vs Westmont at 9:30 am

SATURDAY FEB. 4 --- SERVICE PROJECT -- "PADS" -- 2 WORKING SHIFTS 6-8:30 AND 8:30-11:00-- DETAILS AT PRACTICE THIS WEEK.

Road Weary Trojans drop 2 of 3

The Trojans were on the road this week for 3 games. On Tuesday, the Trojans traveled to Aurora Christian. Aurora Christian came out shooting hot nailing 4 3 pters. Their hot shooting continued on the evening over 50% from the field spelling trouble for the Trojans and they dropped the game by a score of 63-42. High rebounder on the night was Chris Ridolphi with 6 and high scorer on the evening was Danny Leach with 10 pts. The Trojans shot 35% on the evening.

On Thursday, the Trojans traveled to Fenton high school for a conference game which was re-scheduled from the snow cancellation the previous week. The Trojans started a bit slow and were in a dogfight with the Bison. The game would continue to remain close but the Trojans would ride the hot shooting of Tyler VanderBrug (25 pts)to score a 64-55 victory. Leading rebounder was Connor VanderBrug with 7. The Trojans shot 50% from the field on this evening.

On Saturday night, the Trojans played a non-conference game at Walther Lutheran. The Broncos got off to a 7-0 start and the Trojans played catch up all evening. The Trojans were able to close the contest within 6 at 36-30 with 3:30 to go in the 3rd. From that point on, Walther was able to take control and win the game 60-40. Leading rebounders on the evening were Matt Morrison and Connor VanderBrug with 9. Leading scorer was Danny Leach with 15 pts. The Trojans had a rough shooting night by shooting just 28% for the evening. All complete stats can be found at http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/timothy-christian-trojans-(elmhurst,il)/basketball/stats_by_game.htm

The Trojans sit at 12-11 and 3-3 in conference at this time. At this time, the Trojans are sitting tied for 3rd in conference and begin their final stretch of games with the 2nd half of conference games. On Tuesday, the Trojans are home vs. Glenbard South with a 7:30 pm tip-off time. On Friday, the Trojans travel to Illiana Christian with a 7:30 pm tip-off time. We also have J.V. games scheduled for Wednesday at Fenton at 5:15 pm and Saturday morning at Timothy vs Westmont at 9:30 am. Please keep coming out and supporting the Trojans.

Practices through Feb. 11

We are still waiting on some final details regarding the February practice schedule. I know some of you are looking for the final month of February. I will try to get that out to the kids as soon as it is available.

Here is what we have at this time:
Jan. 30 Devotions at 4:00 -- practice 4:25-5:40 -- Pasta dinner at Davidsons following practice
Jan. 31 Home game vs Glenbard South 7:00 pm start
Feb. 1 Practice 3:05-4:30 --
Feb. 1 JV game at Fenton 5:15 pm
Feb. 2 Practice 3:05-4:45
Feb. 3 Away game at Illiana at 7:30 pm
Feb. 4 Practice 8:00 am-9:15 am
Feb. 4 J.V. game Home vs Westmont at 9:30 pm

Feb. 6 Devotions at 4:00 -- Practice 4:25-5:40
Feb. 7 Home game vs. Riverside Brookfield 7:00 pm SENIOR NIGHT
Feb. 8 Practice 3:05-4:45
Feb. 9 Practice 4:50-6:30 pm
Feb. 10 Away game at Ridgewood 7:00 pm
Feb. 11 Practice 10:00-12:00

Other practices will come as soon as available.

Feb. 14 Away game at Elmwood Park 7:30 pm
Feb. 16 Pasta Dinner
Feb. 17 HOMECOMING GAME -- vs. Fenton 7:00 pm

Week of Feb. 20-24 REGIONALS
Week of Feb. 28-Mar 4 SECTIONALS
March 6 SUPER-SECTIONAL
March 9, 10 STATE

Feb. 1 JV game moved to 5:15 pm

Because of the ACT prep class beginning on Feb. 1. We have moved the starting time of the JV game at Fenton to 5:15 pm. Hope that helps with the possible conflict on that night.

Schedule for Jan. 23-28

Monday Jan. 23 Devotions at 6:00 pm.
Practice 6:30-8:30 pm

Tuesday Jan. 24 Away game at Aurora Christian 7:30 pm

Wednesday Jan. 25 Practice 4:50-6:30 pm

Thursday Jan. 26 Away game at Fenton 7:00 pm

Friday Jan. 27 Practice 4:50-6:30 pm

Saturday Jan. 28 Practice 10:00-11:30
Away game at Walther 7:30 pm


Advance notice -- Service project scheduled for Feb. 4 in the evening.

Tyler VanderBrug hits buzzer beater for win vs Holland Christian !!!!

For the past 3 years every time the Trojans have been scheduled to play the Holland Christian Maroons from Michigan there has been a snow storm. The snow came down hard on Friday to cancel Friday night's game with Fenton but the roads were clear for Holland to travel for Saturday night's contest at Timothy Christian.

The gymnasium was packed and the electric atmosphere helped the Trojans get off to a very strong start jumping out to a 12-0 lead. The Trojans were able to control the first quarter and at the end of the 1st quarter led 16-3. The 2nd quarter saw Holland Christian settle down and take control and outscore the Trojans 17-5. Timothy held a slight one point lead at halftime 21-20. The 3rd quarter was played evenly with each team scoring and defending to knot the score 31-31 going into the 4th quarter. Holland Christian was able to take and increase their lead to 9. They held a 7 point lead with 2 minutes left in the game. The Trojans were able to keep fighting defensively and with some missed free throws from Holland and some key baskets by the Trojans, the Trojans were able to close the gap. After a missed Holland Christian free throw, the Trojans had possession of the ball with 10 seconds to go down 40-42. The Trojans ran a set play and after Holland defended the initial option, Danny Leach was able to find Tyler VanderBrug who eyed up and shot a 3 pt shot which hit the rim and bounced in at the buzzer for a 43-42 victory. This sent the RED ZONE crowd into a frenzy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF_2YThNiV4

The Trojans were led on this night by Connor VanderBrug with a career high in points with 17 to go along with 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 stl and 1 block, Danny Leach (13 pts, 7 rebs, 5 assists,1 stl), and Tyler VanderBrug (7 pts, 6 rebs, 5 stls, 2 assists). Matt Morrison (2 pts, 2 rebs, 1 stl), Chris Ridolphi (2 pts, 5 rebs, 1 assist), Aaron Snoeyink (1 reb, 1 stl, 1 assist),Luke Davidson (2 pts, 1 reb), Drew Miller (1 assist), Matt Robinson (2 rebs, 1 assist), Brennen Lindsey (2 rebs) all dented the stat sheet.

The Trojans would like to say THANK YOU to all the fans and the entire RED ZONE as the atmosphere in the gym was incredible. The Trojans move to 10-8 on the season. This week will see the Trojans play 3 road games. Tuesday night at Aurora Christian at 7:30 pm, Thursday at Fenton with game time at 7:00 pm, and Saturday night at Walther Lutheran with game time at 7:30 pm. Please keep coming out and supporting the Trojans.

Games for tonight have been cancelled !!!!

Games scheduled for tonight at Fenton have been cancelled. They have been re-scheduled for Thursday night Jan. 26 at 7:00 pm.

Trojans victorious on Middle School Night!!

On Friday night at halftime, the Trojans recognized the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade boys teams from Timothy Christian. The coaches and teams were recognized and thanked for all of their hard work and success this season. They have had very successful seasons and we are excited to see how they improve and contribute in the future for the high school at Timothy Christian.

The Trojans then came out of the locker room and completed the night with a victory over Elwood Park 55-51.

The game was one where each team would seem to control a portion of the game. The Tigers had control near the end of the first leading 11-9. They continued to increase their lead into the 2nd quarter. Down 20-13, the Trojans took control of the later part of the 2nd quarter to make a 16-3 run and head into the half with a 29-23 lead. The Trojans were able to have a slight edge in the 3rd and at the end of the quarter they held a 46-34 advantage. During the 4th quarter, Elmwood Park seized momentum and out scored the Trojans 17-9. The Trojans offense sputtered but they were able to make their free throws (all 9 pts scored) to get the Metro-Suburban Conference victory.

The Trojans were led by Chris Ridolphi (17 pts,8 rebs,4 assists),Tyler VanderBrug (9 pts,6 rebs,2 assists,1 stl), Danny Leach (13 pts,3 rebs,2 assists), Matt Morrison (5 rebs,2 pts,2 assists,1 stl,1 blk), Connor VanderBrug (6 rebs, 6 pts), Matt Robinson (6 pts, 3 rebs), Luke Davidson (3 rebs, 2 pts), and Aaron Snoeyink (1 reb,1 assist). The Trojans move to 9-8 and 2-3 on the season.

The Trojans are next in action on Friday night at Fenton at 7:00 pm and then home on Saturday vs. Holland Christian with a 7:30 pm start time. Please keep coming out and supporting the Trojans. We really appreciate it.

Schedule for week of 1/16

Monday 1/16 Practice 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Weight room 10:00-10:45
Tuesday 1/17 Practice 3:05-4:45
Wednesday 1/18 Practice 6:15 am - 7:50 am
Thursday 1/19 Practice 4:50-6:30
Friday 1/20 Game at Fenton 7:00 pm
Saturday 1/21 Game Home vs Holland Christian 7:30 pm

Schedule for the week 1/9 - 1/14

The following is the schedule for the week:
Monday 1/9 -- Devotions at 6:00 pm
Practice 6:30-8:30
Tuesday 1/10 -- Practice 4:50-6:30 pm
Wednesday 1/11 -- OFF ----STUDY FOR EXAMS
Thursday 1/12 -- Practice 3:05-4:45
--- Dinner at VanderBrugs right after practice
Friday 1/13 -- Home Game vs. Elmwood Park -- 7:30 pm
Saturday 1/14 -- J.V. game at Glenbard South -- 9:30 am

Trojans fall to Ridgewood

On Friday night, the Trojans lost to Ridgewood High School 60-39. The Trojans battled neck and neck in the first half to go in at the break down 28-31. Some stingy defense from Ridgewood and poor execution from the Trojans led to a very bad 3rd quarter where they were outscored 16-1. The shots did not fall and the men in red never fully recovered. Tyler VanderBrug (10 pts, 7 rebs) led the Trojans on this night. The top rebounders on the evening were Tyler with 7, Connor VanderBrug (6), Matt Morrison (5), and Chris Ridolphi (5). The Trojans move to 8-8 on the season and are 1-3 in conference play. We are next in action on Friday night at home vs. Elmwood Park. Game time is 7:30 pm.

Trojans take 4th place at Glenbard West Tournament!

The Trojans played very competitive games this Christmas Break at Glenbard West.
The first night saw the Trojans lost to Wheaton Academy 58-46. The second game in pool play saw the Trojans behind the entire game to finally take the lead with 40 seconds to go and get a victory over Addison Trail 53-52. The 3rd game was against St. Charles East who were led by heralded player Kendall Stephens. The game was a tight game the entire way with the Trojans trying to get the final shot. Tyler VanderBrug got an offensive rebound and moved the ball to Matt Morrison who passed to an open Danny Leach in the corner to hit the 3 to preserve the victory 53-50.
The Trojans finished the pool play tied with St. Charles East and Wheaton Academy with a 2-1 record. Because of defensive points allowed the Trojans played Leyden High School for overall 3rd place. The Trojans came out sluggish and were losing 9-0 early. They were able to claw their way back to take a lead in the 4th quarter. They were able to hold on to a slim lead late but Leyden came back to tie and force overtime. In the overtime, Leyden made their free throws to get teh victory 51-43.
Many of the games this tournament were on www.ihigh.com with announcers. It is pretty interesting to listen to especially the call of the winning shot vs. St. Charles East. I have pasted the link if you want to listen to the call. You can fast forward to the end of the game. http://www.ihigh.com/glenbardwest/broadcast_198932.html?silverlight=1 All stats can be found at www.maxpreps.com.
Congratulations to the Trojans. Also- congratulations to Danny Leach for being selected to the All-tournament team. Thank you to all the fans for coming out and supporting the Trojans this Christmas. Our next game is a tough conference game at Home on Friday vs. Ridgewood. Game time is 7:30 pm.