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Game Summary:
* Teams: West Aurora Blackhawks vs. East Aurora
* Date: Friday, January 9, 2026
* Location: Aurora
* Result: West Aurora won, leading the entire game after an early run.
* Score: West Aurora 74, East Aurora 48 (implied from the text)
Key Players & Stats:
* Travis Brown (West Aurora): 22 points (leading scorer)
* Jaden matthews-Thomas (West Aurora): Had a standout performance with impactful dunks and scoring, including the final 8 points of the frist half.
* Jordan Weeks (West Aurora): 12 points off the bench.
* Casston Cross (east Aurora): 15 points (leading scorer for East Aurora)
Highlights & key Moments:
* West Aurora Run: A layup by Matthews-thomas sparked an 11-0 run, giving West Aurora a 13-8 lead.
* Matthews-Thomas’ Dunks: Two especially impressive dunks by Matthews-Thomas – one in the second quarter and another in the third - energized the team and the crowd. The third-quarter dunk gave West Aurora a commanding 62-34 lead.
* Halftime Score: West Aurora led 42-26 at halftime.
Coaching Perspective (Coach Fowler - West Aurora):
* Impressed with Matthews-thomas’ recent improvement and focus on playing to his strengths (scoring in the paint, aggressive play).
* Proud of the team’s defensive effort.
* Recognized the importance of “momentous” plays in the rivalry game.
* Acknowledged the team effort, noting that many players contributed.
Additional Notes:
* The game is a rivalry between East and West Aurora.
* Brown was calling for an alley-oop before Matthews-Thomas made a dunk.
* Matthews-Thomas had never dunked in a game before this game (according to Brown).
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