Glenwood woman competing for Miss Illinois title

GLENWOOD | A Glenwood woman will compete for the title of Miss Illinois in June.

Bloom Twp. guard Zerell Jackson

Bloom Twp. basketball player Johnny Griffin

New alternative program to help at-risk students in D.206

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | The Bloom Township School District 206 School Board announced a new program designed to minimize expulsions and maximize students' chances to graduate.

James Coleman, So., F

Name: James Coleman Year: Sophomore. Position: Power Forward. Jersey number: 44. Something people don't know about me: I hate wearing pants. If I could, I would only wear shorts and flip-flops. When I'm not playing basketball, I'm usually: Getting better on my studies. Funniest in-season mom…

William Williams, Jr., PG

Name: William Williams Year: Junior. Position: Point guard/Shooting guard. Jersey number: 21. Something people don't know about me: I am a really talented football player. When I'm not playing basketball, I'm usually: Watching TV and hanging out with the family. Funniest in-season moment: Wh…

Dejahown Freeman, Jr., G/F

Name: Dejahown Freeman Year: Junior. Position: Guard/Forward. Jersey number: 2. Something people don't know about me: I like to joke around and prank people. When I'm not playing basketball, I'm usually: Doing homework or working out and hanging out with the team. Funniest in-season moment: …

Darryl Carr, Jr., C

Name: Darryl Carr Year: Junior. Position: Center. Jersey number: 35. Something people don't know about me: I love sports. When I'm not playing basketball, I'm usually: Working out for football and doing homework. Favorite Coach Williams saying or moment: "Defense wins championships." Favorit…

Malcolm Hurt, Jr., F

Name: Malcolm Hurt Year: Junior. Position: Forward. Jersey number: 32. Something people don't know about me: I'm the funniest person. When I'm not playing basketball, I'm usually: In class, playing football, or listening to music. Funniest in-season moment: When Lejavius (Johnson) tried to d…

Donald Moore, Sr., PG

Name: Donald Moore Year: Senior. Position: Point Guard. Jersey number: 3. Something people don't know about me: I'm a cool, laid back person, but also very goofy at times. When I'm not playing basketball, I'm usually: Hanging with the guys or watching TV. Funniest in-season moment: William W…

Lejavius Johnson, Sr., G

Name: Lejavius Johnson Year: Senior. Position: Shooting guard. Jersey number: 24. When I'm not playing basketball, I'm usually: Listening to music and on the phone. Funniest in-season moment: When Coach Williams was trying to show us how to do a defensive slide. Favorite Coach Williams sayin…

Monty Fason, Jr., F

Name: Monty Fason Year: Junior. Position: Small Forward. Jersey number: 23. Something people don't know about me: I'm a funny person but also hardworking when it comes down to it. When I'm not playing basketball, I'm usually: Doing homework, watching basketball, or listening to music. Funnie…

Zerell Jackson, So., PG

Name: Zerell Jackson Year: Sophomore. Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard. Jersey number: 10. Something people don't know about me: I like wearing house shoes. When I'm not playing basketball, I'm usually: Doing homework or working out. Funniest in-season moment: Will (Williams) dunking in …

Jataryan Dejareaux, Jr., G

Name: Jataryan Dejareaux Year: Junior. Position: Guard. Jersey number: 12. Something people don't know about me: I'm adopted. When I'm not playing basketball, I'm usually: Chilling or sleeping. Favorite Coach Williams saying or moment: "You might not ever play again J-tron." Favorite Bloom b…

Johnny Griffin Jr., Jr., F

Name: Johnny Griffin Jr. Year: Junior. Position: Forward. Jersey number: 15. Something people don't know about me: I take pride in everything I do whether it's playing basketball or doing work. When I'm not playing basketball, I'm usually: Reading or doing work. Funniest in-season moment: Wh…

Jasper Williams, Head Coach

Name: Jasper Williams Position: Head Coach. Statistics: 192-97 (10 years); 173-89 (at Bloom Twp.) Something people don't know about me: I have 11 sisters and brothers. When I'm not playing basketball, I'm usually: Watching Westerns. Favorite Bloom basketball player, past or present: C.J. Wri…

Nhyree Mitchell, Jr., F

Name: Nhyree Mitchell Year: Junior. Position: Forward. Jersey number: 4. Something people don't know about me: I watch cartoons every Saturday morning. When I'm not playing basketball, I'm usually: Sleeping or eating. Funniest in-season moment: When William Williams tried to dunk after stopp…

Jared Johnson, So., G/F

Name: Jared Johnson Year: Sophomore. Position: Guard/Small Forward. Jersey number: 20. Something people don't know about me: I like playing the game. When I'm not playing basketball, I'm usually: Chilling, playing videogames. Funniest in-season moment: When William Williams dunked after the …

Henry Hicks, Sr., G/F

Name: Henry Hicks Year: Senior. Position: Guard/Forward. Jersey number: 22. Something people don't know about me: I like to watch cartoons. When I'm not playing basketball, I'm usually: With friends or playing the game. Funniest in-season moment: William Williams' missed windmill (dunk). Fav…

Michael Overall, Sr., PF

Name: Michael Overall Year: Senior. Position: Power forward. Jersey number: 1. Something people don't know about me: I am a funny person at times, a hard worker, and ready to play. When I'm not playing basketball, I'm usually: At the Center with Zerell Jackson, practicing. Funniest in-season…