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Week 3 MVP

Arie Williams

Arie Williams

Elgin

Elgin’s senior guard had a weekend to remember, despite his team going 1-1. On Friday, he scored 20 points with 6 3-pointers in the second quarter alone, on his way to a 28-point performance and 7 3-pointers in a 55-44 win over Streamwood. The next night, in a 67-65 overtime loss at Geneva, Williams came back with 26 points and 5 more 3-pointers.

Runner-up

Connor Chapman

Connor Chapman

Geneva

After losing for the first time this season, 55-39 to St. Charles East, Chapman and the Vikings beat Elgin in overtime, 67-65. The quick-footed 6-foot-5 senior scored a career-high 31 points on 12-of-14 field goal shooting with 5 assists and 4 rebounds. Chapman had 14 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists in the loss to St. Charles East.

Runner-up

Chino Ebube

Chino Ebube

Mundelein

Chino chimed in. Loudly. The highflying senior forward erupted for a career-high 27 points — including three straight dunks during the fourth quarter — as the Mustangs cooled off Warren 67-56. The Missouri Science and Technology recruit also had 9 rebounds and 8 blocked shots

Runner-up

Robert Hudson

Robert Hudson

Conant

The senior guard had one of the most efficient performances you’re likely to see, making 11 of 14 shots from the field — including seven 3s — to lift host Conant past Glenbrook North 46-31 in nonconference play. Hudson finished with a season-high 29 points without even attempting a free throw.

Runner-up

Nick Norton

Nick Norton

Downers Grove North

With much of the team recovering from the flu, Norton led the Trojans to three victories. In wins over Glenbard South, Proviso West and Willowbrook the senior forward averaged 20 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Norton had 24 points, 12 boards, 5 assists and 5 blocks against the Panthers.

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