5 Best: Rockford Christian vs Rockford Lutheran
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Last year Rockford Lutheran vs Rockford Christian was one of the most fun games I saw. Same could be said for this year’s edition of the rivalry! Both teams were flying up and down the floor trading shot for shot…
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Continue ReadingLast year Rockford Lutheran vs Rockford Christian was one of the most fun games I saw. Same could be said for this year’s edition of the rivalry! Both teams were flying up and down the floor trading shot for shot in the first half. I haven’t seen a game that fast with quality basketball all year. Rockford Christian jumped out big at one point. Rockford Lutheran steadily got back in the game cutting it to four, but it wasn’t enough as Rockford Christian won 70-64. We look at the best players in this contest in 5 Best: Rockford Christian vs Rockford Lutheran.
Christian Cummings Christian Cummings 5'11" | PG Rockford Christian | 2025 State IL (Rockford Christian – 2025)
It is always great when the player you pick a particular game for shows out. That is exactly what this junior combo guard did. The 6’0” guard had it all working! Early in the contest he sliced the defense up getting in the lane for scores at the rack finishing with toughness against taller defenders. Also snuck in on the offensive glass for a pair of put backs. Then it was the three ball that he got going as he hit a trio of them in a row to give his team all the momentum. On both his jumper and free throw it is almost like he is leaning back while shooting it. Worked on the three ball, but he struggled at the line. Such a shifty ball handler that was juking defenders all over the floor. Solid passer that at times can get a bit out of control with it. Good defender that came up with several steals. He had 33 points including 23 in the first half.
Elijah Daugherty (Rockford Christian – 2025)
Daugherty was excellent in this one. He is more of the pure point guard with Cummings next to him in a scoring role. Liked the feel and decision making he displayed in the half court. Drive and kick along with getting it up the floor in transition. Active hands on the defensive end quickly turning steals into points. Pretty good jump shooter that hit a pair of threes along with a step back two en route to 17 points.
Jaden Williams (Rockford Christian – 2026)
Williams was the third quality guard for Rockford Christian. Gave his team a spark in the first half with his shooting as Williams drained a trio from deep for 9 points.
Vontez Dent Vontez Dent 6'4" | SF Rockford Lutheran | 2024 State IL (Rockford Lutheran – 2024)
Best we have seen Dent play. He has slimmed down, improved his perimeter skill set, and the athleticism is really coming along. The wing was smooth with the rock when attacking especially on the baseline along with several euro steps. Posted up for a high/low and-1 conversion. Shot it well hitting a couple of threes including one where he shot faked/side stepped/drained shot. High level rebounder at 6’4” that easily had double digit rebounds in this one. Plays with a good motor on the glass. Also saw some flashes as a passer we hadn’t seen with a couple nice reads. He had 26 points before fouling out late.
Marquis Haynes Marquis Haynes 6'0" Rockford Lutheran | 2024 IL (Rockford Lutheran – 2024)
Haynes was a new name on our radar. The senior guard was at his best getting to the rack. Smooth handles through traffic for acrobatic layups and getting to the line. He had 16 points.