In all fairness to the Lockport boys basketball team, the football team just finished its season Saturday evening. Many members of the roster didn’t even get a practice in when the Porters had to play their first game Monday evening.

That would likely explain a first quarter in which the Porters went just 5-of-15 shooting and trailed several times against Joliet Central . The talent they possess, though, gives them a chance against most teams.

That was evident in the second half when the Porters held the Steelmen to only four points in the third quarter. The offense shot 50% in the second half and got things together en route to a 61-46 victory in the opening round of the WJOL Tournament at St. Francis University in Joliet.

Lockport clearly showed some rust to start. They led 5-2 mi

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