Cougars advance to Sectional Final with win over Hoffman Estates

• Conant was victorious against Hoffman Estates 60-47 on Tuesday with the help of Jimmy Sotos, who scored 18 points.  The Cougars advance to the Sectional Championship on Friday at Fremd versus the winner of Wednesday nights Fremd - Lake Zurich match up.
• Cougars grabbed the lead against Hoffman Estates on a free throw from Ryan Davis in the second period and held on.
• With a 25-21 lead at the half, Conant pulled ahead early in the game. With 25 points in the fourth quarter, Conant solidified their lead. 
• Sotos led the charge for Conant's offense, scoring 18 points, with seven points during the fourth period. He also contributed three rebounds and six steals.
• Davis went into double digits, scoring 14 points for Conant (5-for-11). Also contributing for Conant were Ben Schols (9 points, 3 rebounds, 1 block), Brandon Vinson (9 points, 4 rebounds, 1 steal), Mike Downing (8 points, 6 rebounds, 2 blocks), and C.J. Deshazer (2 points). 
• Conant finished the game with 29 rebounds (10 offensive / 19 defensive), three blocks and eight steals.  The Cougars are now 22-6 on the season.