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Romeoville MS Wins Regional Basketball Title
The team at Martinez Middle School is one win away from playing in the state quarterfinals.
Submitted by Valley View School District 365U
ROMEOVILLE, IL — Martinez Middle School (Romeoville) is one win away from playing in the IESA Class 7-4A state quarterfinals after knocking off top-seeded Hufford Junior High of Joliet 46-44 Tuesday night to win a regional title.
The night before, the Vikings (13-11) surprised Lukancic Middle School 44-39.
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Joseph Adum (16 points), Naji Mason-Toles (14 points) and Ceasar Barraza (13 points) all hit double figures in a balanced attack. The Vikings built a 23-16 halftime lead and led 35-28 after three quarters.
Martinez will meet either Minooka or Channahon at the Joliet Washington sectional 6:30 p.m. Feb. 3.
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Other team members include David Vargas, Jaden Holgado, Alen Mujinovic, Elijah Quinones, Jaden Battle, Mark Marrota, Charles Cobbins, Dominick Miller, Nic Kolze, and Alan Jones.
Matt Mamak is the coach.
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