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.