The Warriors traveled to Riverside Brookfield to face the undefeated Bulldogs Friday night. Wheaton Academy started the game with great energy defensively and moved the ball well offensively but they just could not maintain that level of play for all 4 quarters. "They are a very good team with some very skilled players, but I am pleased with the way we fought tonight. We did not give in when we had the opportunities to do so." Remarked Coach Froedden about the Bulldogs and his Warrior squad. The Warriors faced a 24 point deficit in the third quarter but battle their way back to nearly single digits as the Warriors end up losing by 10.
Christian Smith led all Wheaton Academy scorers with 14 as he once again brought determination and energy on both ends of the floor.
Bryce Sandberg had 9 as he spent most of the night doing a great job breaking down the in your face, run and jump press that the Bulldogs both in full and half court. Williams and Lindstedt had 9 and 7 respectively and did a good job battling on the boards against the Bullsdogs 6'7", 6'7", and 6'5" all night long. The leading scorer for the game was Riverside's Sam Johnson who dropped 29 points on the way to a W.
The Warriors next action will be this Tuesday the 9th at St. Francis. Come out and support you Warriors as they battle their longtime rivals and try to end their current 5 game losing streak.
