Conant claims MSL West Championship with win over Hoffman Estates

• The Conant Cougars made a short trip to Hoffman Estates High School and came back with the MSL West Division Title.  Conant emerged victorious 35-31 against Hoffman Estates on Friday on the strength of Jimmy Sotos, who scored 18 points.  The Cougars locked in the win in the fourth quarter on a two-pointer from Sotos.  Conant will host MSL East Division Champion Prospect on Wednesday night for the Mid Suburban League Conference Championship.
• Conant fell behind early, trailing 15-14 by the half, only to come back hard in the final two quarters. With 13 points, Conant added to their lead in the final quarter with momentum from a 12-2 run. 
• Sotos led the charge for Conant's offense, scoring 18 points, with nine points during the fourth period. He also contributed four rebounds and six steals.
• Also helping the effort for Conant were Chima Oduocha (6 points, 3 rebounds, 1 block), Ryan Davis (4 points, 8 rebounds, 2 steals), Mike Downing (4 points, 5 rebounds, 1 block), and Ben Schols (2 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals). 
• Conant finished the game with 32 rebounds (17 offensive / 15 defensive), two blocks and 19 steals.