5 Takeaways: Bolingbrook vs Romeoville

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The momentum from the Jack Tosh carried over on Wednesday night for Bolingbrook in a 68-58 win against their rivals Romeoville.&nbsp; Early on it looked the Romeoville was primed to pull off the upset on the road as they jumped out 15-4 early.&nbsp; Bolingbrook came right back to take the lead 34-31 at the half.&nbsp; In the fourth quarter their star freshman imposed his will and that was about it.&nbsp; Read all about it here from a prospect standpoint in <strong>5 Takeaways: Bolingbrook vs Romeoville</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bolingbrook 2025 Post Pettigrew Primed for MASSIVE LEAP in Rankings</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What a show Bolingbrook 2025 post [player_tooltip player_id='1385301' first='JT' last='Pettigrew'] put on in this game!  The Raiders post recorded 21 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 blocks.  He looks like a completely different player than the one we saw a year ago at Fenwick.  In the best shape of his life, playing with confidence, and being assertive on both ends.  He started this game off by splashing in a three from the win.  Then it was an array of quick finishes around the cup.  His go to seal move on the block was working as was his fluidity as a rim runner.  Pounded the offensive glass and was a force defensively swatting shot after shot.  He is primed for a 50+ spot jump in the rankings here in a few weeks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Elite Freshman Continues to Flourish</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The name that the state has been buzzing about since his sensational showing at the Jack Tosh Classic is [player_tooltip player_id='2323624' first='Davion' last='Thompson'].&nbsp; The Bolingbrook 2027 shooting guard started off a bit slow, but then got it going in the second half.&nbsp; And-1 on a baseline take.&nbsp; Three ball off movement.&nbsp; Transition score.&nbsp; So smooth and crafty with the ball in his hands.&nbsp; Went for 17 points and is emerging as one of the best prospects regardless of class in Illinois.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Raiders Depth Shines Through</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The two stars get a lot of pub for Bolingbrook, but what can take this team far is their depth.&nbsp; Power forward [player_tooltip player_id='1598725' first='Jason' last='Lawani'] is a high-motor forward that mauls on the glass and can put it on the deck from the mid-post.&nbsp; He had 11 points and 13 rebounds.&nbsp; Physical guard KJ Cathey has emerged in the last couple weeks as a hard-nosed guard that racks up junk points scoring 9 of them in this game.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='1295497' first='Josh' last='Aniceto'] runs the show getting others involved while using his soft touch around the hoop scoring as a lead guard notching 6 points.&nbsp; Sophomore sharp shooter [player_tooltip player_id='1874876' first='Trey' last='Brost'] had 5 points including a three.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mosley Jumps Off the Floor as Uber Talented Combo</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>It is a pair of transfers that are the go to perimeter stars for Romeoville.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='1766461' first='EJ' last='Mosley'] was super aggressive especially early in this game.&nbsp; The wiry 2025 lead guard got in the lane where he either scored with acrobatics or dished it off to shooters.&nbsp; Also hit three from beyond the arc himself on his way to 14 points.&nbsp; Flashed burst and feel throughout the game along with a ceiling to continue to get better.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='1385302' first='Damion' last='Porter'] is the other transfer who started this one out strong grabbing a grown man offensive rebound for a putback.&nbsp; Got out in transition finishing with 7 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Romeoville Junior Duo Put Name on Map</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>There were a pair of 2025s on Romeoville that made names for themselves in this game.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2321389' first='Adam' last='Walker'] is a 6'10” five that is thin, long, and a bit raw but screams upside.&nbsp; High points rebounds in traffic, finishes out of the dunker spot, and even hit a couple short jumpers for 10 points.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='2321421' first='Kendall' last='Cutler'] is a sharp shooter for Romeoville that racked up the points with his jumper.&nbsp; Drained threes and feathery twos all over the floor going for an easy 18 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Extra Take: Future of Rivalry is Bright</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These two programs have consistently produced talent over the last decade.&nbsp; That will continue into the future with the prospects we saw on the floor tonight.&nbsp; For Bolingbrook they will return their two stars in Thompson and Pettigrew.&nbsp; Romeoville is super deep in the 2025 class led by Mosley and Porter along with Walker and Cutler.&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id='1552462' first='Mickeis' last='Johnson'] is a 2026 that rebounded well in this one from his guard spot.&nbsp; Even guys on the sophomore team that can really go.&nbsp; This rivalry has a lot of star power for years to come.&nbsp; PS…..please stay.&nbsp; No transfers.&nbsp; Sincerely, Illinois HS Hoops Fans!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->