Thanks to two three-pointers by freshman shooting-guard Zion Phillips, the Highland Trojans Junior Varsity team improved to 1-0 on the season with a 37-27 victory over Westville High School (IN) at home.
Phillips, along with his teammate Donovan Luckey [who scored a team-high 7 points], said he was very happy with the team performance overall.
“I credit my teammates and the coaching staff for our first win of the season,” said Phillips to the Crusader. “But most importantly I give all the credit to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To God Be The Glory! He gets all the credit.”
Phillips said it felt amazing to get the team’s first win of the season on their home floor. Especially after an off season of hardwork, conditioning and studies. Phillips said his three goals for the 2024-25 IHSAA Basketball season is to put God first in everything he does (mainly on the court and in the classroom), exemplify good leadership skills and be a good teammate throughout the season.
The Trojans led Westville 13-7 in the first quarter, 26-14 in the second quarter, 34-19 in the third quarter and 37-27 in the fourth quarter.
Final Score: Highland JV 37, Westville JV 27
In addition to JV winning their first game of the season, the Highland Trojans Varsity Basketball Team dominated Westville [as well] with a 73-53 victory at home.
Senior forward Walter Glover Jr. finished with 16 points and 20 plus rebounds in the win versus Westville last week. As of Sunday, December 1, the Highland Varsity Basketball Team improved to 2-0 on the season. As a senior, Glover Jr. is currently receiving scholarship offers.
Highland senior Justin Pack is currently averaging 19 points per game.
Chicago and Gary Crusader Players of The Game:
JV
Freshman: Zion Phillips, 2 of 4 from the 3-point arc
Freshman: Donovan Luckey, team-high 7 points.
Varsity
Senior: Walter Glover Jr., 16 points and 20 plus rebounds.
Senior: Justin Pack, averaging 19.5 points per game.
