Seneca’s Paxton Giertz hits school-record 10 3-pointers: The Herald-News Tuesday Roundup

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Seneca 71, Beecher 37: Paxton Giertz set a school record with 10 3-pointers for the Fighting Irish (22-4) on his way to a career-high 43 points. Sebastian Deering scored 10 points, while James Zydron and Grant Siegel each scored eight.

Bolingbrook 79, Oswego 59: Sophomore Davion Thompson erupted for 40 points to lead the Raiders (24-3, 12-0) to the Southwest Prairie Conference win, while teammate JT Pettigrew had 14 points and 11 rebounds. BJ Pettigrew added seven points, seven assists and three steals.

Minooka 51, Yorkville 42: Brady Hairald had 11 points, eight rebounds and five steals for the Indians (14-11, 7-6) in the Southwest Prairie Conference win, while Zane Caves (five rebounds) and Jordan Freeman each scored nine points and Jaden Boe added eight.

Plainfield East 61, Joliet Central 57: The Bengals won their third straight game behind 17 points and six rebounds from Kobe Jordan, 10 points, seven assists and eight rebounds from KJ Miller and 14 points from Camren Smith.

Lincoln-Way East 52, Stagg 39: The Griffins improved to 16-8 overall and 9-4 in the Southwest Suburban Conference with the win.

Lockport 70, Lincoln-Way West 40: Colin Miller (six rebounds) and Nedas Venckus (four steals) each scored 16 points for the Porters (16-9, 9-4) in the Southwest Suburban Conference win, while Anthony Kosi scored 12.

DePaul Prep 61, Providence Catholic 24: Kelechi Enyia led the Celtics with 15 points in the loss.

Lemont 73, Oak Forest 26: Simas Dyglys led Lemont (19-7, 10-0) with 16 points, while Matas Gaidkevicius scored 13 in the South Suburban Blue win.

Peotone 46, Streator 39: The Blue Devils (11-12, 4-6) picked up the Illinois Central Eight win.

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Joliet Central 53, Plainfield East 45: Neveah Wright scored 32 points to lead the Steelmen (12-16, 5-4) to the Southwest Prairie Conference win.

Bolingbrook 65, Oswego 28: The Raiders (18-9, 14-0) picked up the Southwest Prairie Conference win on Senior Night.

Morris 63, Andrew 53: Landrie Callahan led Morris (22-3) with 26 points and 14 rebounds in the win, while Lily Hansen had 22 points and 15 rebounds. Layken Callahan had 10 points and three assists.

Plainfield North 72, Oswego East 67: The Tigers improved to 19-6 overall with the win.

Lemont 60, Oak Forest 40: Leah Phlam led Lemont (12-11, 5-5) in the South Suburban Blue win with 17 points, while Jess Winstrup scored 16 and Clair Podrebarac added 13.

Plainfield South 70, Joliet West 63: The Cougars (11-16, 7-7) picked up the Southwest Prairie Conference win.

Minooka 53, Yorkville 49: The Indians (18-10, 9-4) recorded the Southwest Prairie Conference win.