Collinsville Holiday Classic: Semi Final Notebook
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The Collinsville Holiday Classic continued on Thursday night and PHI was in the building for the semifinals as O’Fallon took on Quincy followed by host Collinsville vs Lincoln. We dive into what we saw here in Collinsville Holiday Classic: Semi…
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Continue ReadingThe Collinsville Holiday Classic continued on Thursday night and PHI was in the building for the semifinals as O’Fallon took on Quincy followed by host Collinsville vs Lincoln. We dive into what we saw here in Collinsville Holiday Classic: Semi Final Notebook!
Quincy Advances Past Rock Solid O’Fallon Squad
The first game O’Fallon got out early as their stars were getting whatever they wanted offensively. It was a one point game at the half. Each team made big runs in the first few minutes. Quincy then slowly made plays to get the win 57-46 to advance to the championship game.
It was 2025 big man Keshaun Thomas Keshaun Thomas 6'5" | PF Quincy | 2025 State IL who was a monster inside for Quincy in this game. He used his quickness and power along with a dominant performance on the glass for 11 points and 16 rebounds. Senior wing Camden Brown Camden Brown 6'5" | SF Quincy | 2024 State IL continues to impress as the lengthy small forward won off the bounce with ease throughout on smooth drives one after another for 16 points. Despite not scoring in the first half Bradley Longcor Bradley Longcor 6'3" | PG Quincy | 2025 State #337 Nation IL did a nice job setting others up. The shots started falling more in the second half with a couple threes and a smooth shot fake for a pull up en route to 14 points.
Jaeden Rush Jaeden Rush 6'0" | PG O'Fallon | 2024 State IL got off to a fast start for O’Fallon winning off the bounce for buckets in the paint as the senior had 7 points. Then it was Rini Harris Rini Harris 6'3" | SG O'Fallon | 2024 State IL who left his imprint on the game with his powerful slashes, rebounding, passing, and defense. Showed an all-around game notching 14 points, 12 rebounds, 6 dimes, 2 blocks, and 3 steals. Their ultimate glue guy Will Brown had a big outing in this one knocking in spot up threes for 16 points.
Collinsville Stars Bring It Again in Dominant Win vs Lincoln
This one wasn’t really ever in much doubt as Collinsville defeated Lincoln 67-41 to move to the championship matchup of undefeated teams.
Zachary Chambers Zachary Chambers 6'9" | C Collinsville | 2024 State IL was a force again inside for the host Kahoks. The 6’9” grown man inside destroyed Lincoln’s zone with his quickness on seals for scores one after another. Knows how to use his body and finish with strength. He went for 16 points. On the perimeter it was another clinic shooting from deep for Jamorie Wysinger Jamorie Wysinger 6'1" | SG Collinsville | 2024 State IL as the senior combo guard was throwing them in from NBA range hitting 7-10 from three for 21 points. Solid all-around floor game for senior shooting guard Nick Horras Nick Horras 6'3" | SG Collinsville | 2024 State IL racking up 12 points and 6 assists. Chase Reynolds Chase Reynolds 5'11" | PG Collinsville | 2025 State IL just does his job and runs this team. Strong bodied guard was slicing up the defense with pin point passes in the half court as he had 6 assists.
Aidan Gowan came off the bench to provide a spark for Lincoln as the combo guard hit 3-3 from deep for 14 points.