Michael O’Brien’s notebook: Dec. 6, 2016

Take a good look at the two players in the photo tonight. They are something else. You’ve likely heard of Morgan Park’s Nimari Burnett. Read all about him here.

The Bogan player is Jordan Booker. He’s a sophomore guard with speed and style. The Bengals are loaded with talented young players. But that doesn’t mean they won’t be a threat this season. The team has all the pieces it is just a matter of how quickly then can figure things out, it is a brand new group.

Wanted to give a mention to Dwight’s Justin Fox. Received an email earlier today that he is averaging 32 points and 13 rebounds through the first five games. I’m guessing that is tops in the area.

The latest episode of No Shot Clock.

Lots of action tonight, so lets get right to it.

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Here’s a look at Tuesday’s top games

No. 21 De La Salle 69, Wells 68: The Meteors survive and are still undefeated. Koby Turner and Stone Parker each scored 20 for De La Salle. But how about the Raiders losing at the buzzer to a ranked team? That’s impressive. Michael Horton has turned the totally unknown school at Ashland and Augusta into a threat. Antwone Lampkin scored 24, he was 7-for-11 from three-point range. DeJuan Fisher added 15.

No. 18 Marist 54, St. Laurence 27: Pretty dominant score for the RedHawks. Maurice Commander scored 18, Justin Brown 14.

No. 1 Curie 88, DuSable 26: Every player from Curie scored. Allante’ Pickens, Elijah Joiner, Terry Smith Jr., Tyree Martin, Dennis Handy all had 10.

No. 2 Simeon 78, Brooks 63: Robert Smith said the Wolverines did not play well, they trailed in the the third quarter. Kezo Brown had 21 points. Messiah Jones is having a great start to the season. He filled up the stat sheet with 16 points, 12 rebounds and seven blocks. Evan Gilyard scored 14 and junior Talen Horton-Tucker had 12 points and nine rebounds.

Willowbrook 64, Morton 52: How about Willowbrook? Need to check this team out. Ethan Schuemer with a massive night, 28 points and 16 rebounds. Marshawn Phillips scored 11. Vinny Belcaster had 14 for Morton.

Urban Prep-Englewood 71, Carver 51: The Lions keep rolling, are 5-0 now. Fred Cleveland led the way with 17 points, four assists. Jayden Gasby had 14 points and six rebounds. Eddie Anderson scored 13 and Jehru Towels added five points and nine assists.

Waukegan 59, Lake Zurich 56: A very nice win for the Bulldogs. The Super 25 could be coming soon. Sophomore Bryant Brown scored 25.

No. 23 Oak Park 53, Brother Rice 50: Didn’t see any stats for this one, but a very quality win for Oak Park.

West Chicago 59, Kaneland 43: Big night for Tai Bibbs with 26 points and eight boards. Luke Seeman added 11 points and five assists. The Wildcats only had five turnovers, are now 6-1.

Hillcrest 67, Richards 44: Lots of talk lately about the Hawks. Were they overrated in the preseason? I’m thinking they will come around. Robert Harvey had 14 points, Jalen Hughes 10 points and Isaac Stanback scored 14.