By Claude Martinez.
It was Senior Night at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. College Preparatory High School (4445 S Drexel Blvd, Chicago), where the King Jaguars (12-7, 7-0 CPWC) hosted the Longwood Panthers (6-12) in a highly anticipated showdown.
King honored seven seniors: William Carter, Jaden Thomas, Khiyale Burson, Isaiah Owens, Anthony Bolden, Matthew Chatman, and Destine Hobbs.
FINAL: King 41, Longwood 33.
This victory marked King’s undefeated season at home and their perfect record in the Chicago Public White Central Conference.
The WCCN Player of the Game was sophomore guard Corey Wellere, who scored 11 points.
After the game, WCCN spoke with first-year head coach Jerell Park Sr., senior forward Jaden Thomas, and Corey Wellere.
A special thank you to Abdullah Asad (King Athletic Director), Jerell Parker Sr. (King head coach) and Keyon Smothers (Longwood head coach).
Watch the news package on YouTube (linked below), Facebook or Instagram @ Will Cook County News.
For more news follow WCCN on Facebook, Instagram & YouTube @ Will Cook County News.
Maine South Captures Second‑Ever IHSA Girls Flag Football State Title
By Claude Martinez. Villa Park – On October 18, Willowbrook High School hosted the 2nd IHSA Flag Football State Championship. The title game featured the 26-3 Maine South Hawks against…
Oak Lawn and Eisenhower Battle in Instant Classic
By Claude Martinez. Blue Island – Seventy-five years in the making led to a memorable night for Dwight D. Eisenhower High School. The school celebrated its 75th anniversary on Friday,…
Perspectives Secured Back-to-Back Sectional Titles Despite a Bus Crash
By Claude Martinez. Richton Park – The Richton Park Sectional finals were held on October 14, where the #3 Hillcrest Hawks were ready to battle the #1 Perspectives Warriors. Roughly…
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.
Will Cook County News 
Leave a comment