Trojans drop last game at home to St. Edward

Friday night the Trojans closed out the regular season vs St. Edwards.  The Trojans were on the short end of the score 64-52.  Some strong shooting by St. Edwards (47% from 3 pt) hurt the Trojans on this night.  Brandon Orange (18p, 10 r), Jonny Strube (19p, 14 r, 2 a), Joey Davidson (11 r, 8p, 2 a), all led the Trojans on the stat sheet.  Ty Merrick also chipped in 6 assists. 

We also honored our seniors on this night.  Joey, Jon, Charles, Jonny, Nick, and Trayvon thank you for all you have done for our basketball program.  We are excited to see what God has for you in the future. 

The Trojans finish the regular season at 16-10 and 8-4 in conference.  The Trojans will finish in 2nd place in the Metro Suburban Conference Red Division.  The Trojans will now open the IHSA State Regional tournament at Immaculate Conception High School on Tuesday at 7:30 pm vs Westmont High School.    Please come out and support the Trojans.

Trojans defeat Guerin Prep--DAVIDSON joins 1000 pt club!

On a rare Wednesday night game the Trojans traveled to Guerin Prep for a conference game.  The Trojans found themselves in a 2 pt game at halftime up 31-29.  During the 2nd half, the Trojans played with more passion on both ends of the floor and also finished their shots winning 73-47.  The Trojans 3 guys in double figure scoring on the evening.  Brandon Orange (22 p, 11 r, 3a), Jonny Strube (16 p, 7 r, 4 a) and Joey Davidson (19 p, 7 r, 2stls) all score in double figures.  Senior Joey Davidson joined the list of 10 other scorers in Timothy Christian Boys basketball history to record 1000 pts in his career.  Congratulations Joey!  The Trojans close regular season play on Friday night vs St. Edwards at 7:30 pm.  This is also Senior night.  Please come out and support the Trojans!

Week of Feb.13

Monday Feb. 13  -- Devotions at 4:30 pm
                                Practice 5:00-6:30 pm

Tuesday Feb. 14  -- Practice 3:10-4:45

Wednesday Feb. 15  -- Away game at Guerin Prep at 7:00 pm

Thursday Feb. 16  --- Practice 3:10-4:45 pm

                                  Pasta dinner at the Oranges

Friday Feb. 17     -- Senior Night -- home game vs St. Edwards -- 7:30pm

Saturday Feb. 18  -- Practice 8:15 am-10:00 am

Regionals -- At Immaculate Conception High School

Mon., Feb. 20

Game 1 at 7:00 pm: (7) River Grove (Guerin) vs. (9) Chicago (C. Academy)

 

Tue., Feb. 21

Game 2 at 6:00 pm: (2) Elmhurst (IC Catholic) vs. Winner Game 1

Game 3 at 7:30 pm: (3) Elmhurst (Timothy Christian) vs. (5) Westmont

 

Fri., Feb. 24

Game 4 at 7:00 pm: Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 3

Trojans split the week

On Tuesday last week the Trojans traveled to Elmwood Park for a conference game.  The Trojans stuggled a bit on this night and the Tigers defeated the Trojans 55-51.  Brandon Orange (16p,15r,5a), Joey Davidson (18p,7r,), and Jonny Strube (10p,11r, 6 a) led the Trojans.

Friday night the Trojans played a very good Ridgewood Rebel team and the Trojans bounced back in the win column with a 73-68 victory.  The Trojans found themselves trailing the Rebels after they came out making 5 3 pt shots in the first quarter.  The team battled back and found themselves down 39-37 at the half.  During the 2nd half the teams would battle to the end until Timothy picked up the victory. 
The Trojans shot 64% from the field and had 21 assists on the evening. It was a strong game with great balance and good bench play as well.  Brandon Orange (21p, 8r, 2a), Jonny Strube (14p, 10r, 5a), Jimmy Allen (18 p,5r,1a), Joey Davidson (14p,2r,1a), and Ty Merrick (6a,2p,1r) led the Trojans to victory. The Trojans move to 15-9, 7-3 on the season.

The Trojans play this Wednesday at Guerin Prep and then Senior night will be home on Friday night vs St. Edwards at 7:30 pm

Please come out and support the Trojans!

Week of Feb. 6.

Monday Feb. 6 --- devotions at 6:00

                             Practice 6:30-8:15

Tuesday Feb 7 -- game at Elmwood Park

Wednesday Feb. 8 -- 6:30 am practice

Thursday Feb. 9 -- practice 3:10-4:45

                              Pasta dinner at the Oranges

Friday Feb. 10 --  home game vs Ridgewood at 7:30 pm

Saturday Feb 11 -- JV game at Elmwood Park at 9:30 am

Trojans pick up another conference win vs Walther Christian

On Friday night the Trojans picked up a conference win vs Walther Christian 68-25.  The Trojans showed great teamwork with 20 assists on 27 field goals.  Michael Thomas (12p, 3a, 2 r), Shakir Tharpe (7p, 4r,) and Nick Tameling (6p, 5r) came off the bench to make strong contributions on the evening.  The Trojans were led in scoring by Joey Davidson (19p, 2a, 3r) and Brandon Orange (13p, 8r). String floor games from Ty Merrick (5p, 6a, 5r),  and Jimmy Allen (5a, 6r).

On Saturday night the Trojans were flat and Peoria Christian made us pay by defeating us 56-50.  It was a rough shooting night for the Trojans as they connected on just 35% from the field.  Brandon Orange (16p, 13r, 3a) Joey Davidson (16p, 4Runner, 1a), and Jonny Strube (10r, 1a, 6p) led the Trojans

The Trojans are now 14-8, and 6-2 on the season. The Trojans are on the road on Tuesday at Elmwood Park at 7:00 pm and home on Friday night vs Ridgewood at 7:30 pm.  They also have their last JV game on Saturday at Elmwood Park at 9:30 am. Please come out and support the Trojans!

Trojans win at Westmont

Tuesday night the Trojans traveled to neighborhood rival Westmont High School.  The Trojans were able to secure a 60-47 victory on the evening.  The Trojans shot 50% from the field and had 17 assists on the evening.  Joey Davidson (25 pts, 5 rebs, 2 assists) and Brandon Orange (12 pts, 7 rebs) both reached double figures in scoring.  Michael Thomas had 6 assists and Jimmy Allen (4 assists, 4 pts, 4 rebs) led in the assist department on this evening.  The Trojans move to 13-7 and 5-2 in conference. 
The next games will be home on Friday 7:30 pm, and Saturday at 6:30 pm.   On Friday night we will also recognize our middle school boys basketball teams before the varsity game.  Please come out and support the Trojans.