Conant Cougars defeat Elk Grove Grenadiers 62-47

• Dan Sotos's 19 points propelled the Conant Cougars to a 62-47 victory over Elk Grove on Tuesday in the battle of MSL 2nd Places.  The Cougars finish the regular season with a record of 17-10 and look forward to another battle with Elk Grove at the Rolling Meadows Regional Tuesday at 7:30.
• With a 30-23 lead at the half, the Conant Cougars pulled ahead early in the game. With 22 points in the third quarter, the Conant Cougars added to their existing lead.
• Sotos led the Conant Cougars's offense with 19 points, including nine during the third period. He also contributed one rebound and two blocks.
• Kyle Bradley hit double digits, scoring 17 points for the Conant Cougars (7-for-11). Also helping the effort for the Conant Cougars were Jordan Hughes (8 points, 3 rebounds, 4 blocks), Jim Sotos (8 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal), Brandon Vinson (6 points, 1 rebound, 2 steals), Ryan Davis (2 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal) and Chima Oduocha (2 points).
• The Conant Cougars finished the game with 22 rebounds (eight offensive/14 defensive), six blocks and five steals.

Cougars beat the Pirates 61-51

• The Conant Cougars emerged victorious 61-51 against Palatine on Saturday on the strength of Dan Sotos, who scored 18 points. The Cougars improved their record to 16-10 and 6-4 in the MSL West finishing 2nd place in the MSL West.
• The Cougars grabbed the lead in the 2nd period and never relinquished it.  In addition to Dan Sotos, scoring in double digits for the Cougars was Kyle Bradley with a double double (16 points and 10 rebounds) and Jordan Hughes with 15 points.
• The Conant Cougars connected from the field early, claiming a 29-21 lead at the half. With 26 points in the fourth quarter, the Conant Cougars increased their lead late in the game with a 12-3 run.
• Also contributing for the Conant Cougars were Brandon Vinson (6 points, 4 rebounds, 1 steal), Jim Sotos (4 points, 2 rebounds, 1 steal) and Ryan Davis (2 points, 4 rebounds). Bradley was a big defensive contributor as well with three steals and one block.
• The Conant Cougars finished the game with 34 rebounds (13 offensive/21 defensive), two blocks and five steals.

Cougars fall to the Shamrocks 63-55

• Although Jim Sotos put 15 points on the scoreboard and with Jordan Hughes adding 14, the Conant Cougars fell to St. Patrick 63-55.
• The Cougars and St. Patrick were tied up at 30-30 at the half, but St. Patrick surpassed the Cougars during the final two quarters. Despite a strong finish, with 18 points in the final quarter, the Cougars failed to secure the win.
• Sotos was the leader of the Cougars' offense with 15 points, including seven during the fourth period. He also contributed two rebounds, one steal and one block.
• Dan Sotos had 6 points, Brandon Vinson put up two three-pointers and scored eight points total. Two other players also racked up double digit scores the Cougars. Kyle Bradley had 12 points.  Bradley and Hughes each were big defensive contributors as well, racking up three rebounds and two blocks.
• The Cougars finished the game with 18 rebounds (five offensive/13 defensive), four blocks and one steal.

Cougars ground the Hawks 62-47

• The Conant Cougars were victorious against the Hoffman Estates Hawks 62-47 on Saturday with the help of Dan Sotos, who scored 16 points.  On Senior Night, the Cougars improved their overall record to 15-9 and 5-4 in the MSL West.
• On the heels of a 13-4 run during the first quarter, the Conant Cougars pulled ahead and eventually claimed a 35-26 lead by halftime.
• Sotos maintained a blistering pace for the Conant Cougars, scoring 10 points in the first period.
• Jim Sotos put up two three-pointers and scored 12 points total. Two other players also racked up double digit scores for the Conant Cougars. Kyle Bradley put up 10 points. Also chipping in for the Conant Cougars were Jordan Hughes (6 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block), Chima Oduocha (6 points, 2 rebounds), Brandon Vinson (5 points, 1 steal), Ryan Davis (4 points, 1 rebound) and Ben Schols (3 points, 1 rebound).
• The Conant Cougars finished the game with 23 rebounds (five offensive/18 defensive), two blocks and three steals.

Cougars take a stand verse the Spartans

Dan Sotos scored 16 points to bring the Conant Cougars to a 53-47 victory over Glenbrook North on Saturday.  The Cougars improved their record to 14-9.

• On the heels of a 23-5 run, the Conant Cougars finished up the half 25-12.
• Sotos found success all over the court for the Conant Cougars, making 55% (6-for-11) of shots attempted while also sinking 60% (3-for-5) of free throws attempted.
• Two other players also racked up double digit scores for the Conant Cougars. Jim Sotos had 10 points. Ben Schols hit two three-pointers and scored 10 points total. Also chipping in for the Conant Cougars were Kyle Bradley (8 points, 7 rebounds), Brandon Vinson (7 points, 1 rebound) and Jordan Hughes (2 points, 4 rebounds, 2 blocks).
• The Conant Cougars finished the game with 29 rebounds (six offensive/23 defensive), two blocks and one steal.