The Trojans were excited to return home after almost two months to play a conference game against the Vikings of Illiana Christian. Both teams struggled early shooting from the perimeter, however, TC managed to take a 10-4 lead after the first quarter, then extend that lead to 20-8 and eventually take a 22-13 lead going into halftime. Illiana picked up their defensive pressure in the second half and the Vikings made run in the third quarter to close the game to within 5 points, 26-21. Then came a 21-9 Trojans run that started in the third quarter and extended into the fourth quarter as the Trojans extended their lead to 17 points, 47-30. The game ended with the Trojans coming away with a 53-36 win. The win improves the Trojans record to 12-9(7-3 conference).
Wes Ditchfield notched a double-double in the winning effort with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Connor VanderBrug paced the Trojans with a double-double of his own as had 22 points and 13 rebounds. Joe Bishop just missed double figure with 9 points to go along with 6 rebounds and 2 assists. Robert McGivney came off the bench to score 4 points and grab 4 rebounds and Ben Lodewyk was high assist man with 4 assists to go along with 3 rebounds. In the game the Trojans outrebounds the Vikings 38-25 and TC made 13-18 free throws while Illiana only managed to make 4-10 free throws.
The Trojans next game is Tuesday Feb. 18 at Walther Lutheran at 7:30PM. The Red Zone was awesome again. Thanks to all those who came out for the game and to enjoy some Dodgeball afterwards!
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