Chicago Simeon Career Academy is known for producing NBA Players like Derrick Rose, Jabari Parker, Kendrick Nunn and Talen Horton-Tucker. In recent years Curie High School has won Chicago City titles and Illinois 4A Basketball state titles.
The 2 Chicago Public League (Red South conference) high school basketball powerhouses met in the championship game of the 90th Pontiac Holiday Tournament in Pontiac Illinois. Curie came in undefeated for the season. Simeon is undefeated in Illinois (lost out of state).
Curie led at the half but check out the full highlights!
Simeon PG Jalen Griffith had a standout game and Wesley Rubin won tournament MVP (AC Williamson award). Jaylen Griffith and Aviyon Morris also starred in Simeon's backcourt. Carlos Harris was a bright spot for Chicago Curie. Chikasi Ofama had a strong tournament for Curie as well. Can't wait for the rematch!
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CHICAGO'S TOUGHEST GUARDS?! Jalen Griffith Leads Simeon vs Undefeated Curie in Pontiac Championship!
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Jalen Griffith