Lincoln-Way East led by as many as 10 and trailed by as many as six, but the difference most of the game between the two was one in a hyper-exciting match.
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The Tigers dropped 50 points in the first half, and Joliet West's defense held Joliet Central without a field goal the opening nine minutes of the game.
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On Monday, the two teams squared off in the SPC opener for both clubs, and Central picked up its first win of the season by holding off the Tigers, 54-51.
While Zion Gross and Ethan Hillsman play like stars, eight players on the Tiger roster have received D1 interest and that depth is what they'll be leaning on this year.
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