Romeoville, IL — Illinois PhantXmz 17U Win Hard Fought Contest Against Big 3 2025 By GameChanger Media Illinois PhantXmz 17U defeated Big 3 2025, 64-43, in a back-and-forth game on Saturday. There were seven lead changes in the game. KJ Cathey scored 18 points to lead Illinois PhantXmz 17U. The game was tied at 18 when Illinois PhantXmz 17U went on a 14-2 run to take the lead. Leading 35-25, Illinois PhantXmz 17U went on a 13-point run to pull further away. Illinois PhantXmz 17U had a strong first half, leading 38-25 at halftime and never looked back, securing the victory. KJ Cathey scored 16 points in the first half as Illinois PhantXmz 17U outscored Big 3 2025 38-25. Illinois PhantXmz 17U's 23-44 shooting on twos was a key factor in the game. Illinois PhantXmz 17U controlled the paint, grabbing 26 rebounds. Erik Henderson led the team with seven rebounds. KJ Cathey knocked down two shots from beyond the arc for Illinois PhantXmz 17U. Illinois PhantXmz 17U pressured the ball all game, collecting 12 steals. Elijah Callier (11 points), Elijah Ogundele (9 points), Cameron Talmedge (6 points), Erik Henderson (5 points), De'Aveon Mitchell (5 points), Pierre Hicks (4 points), Tavion Jackson (4 points), and Vivon Ward (2 points) also pitched in for Illinois PhantXmz 17U. #3 led Big 3 2025 in scoring with 16 points. #51 and #3 each hit multiple three-pointers for Big 3 2025. #51 (14 points), #15 (8 points), and #1 (5 points) also pitched in for Big 3 2025. Illinois PhantXmz 17U will travel to Chicago Hoops Tyler/Isaac for their next game on Sunday. Copyright © 2024 GameChanger Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse or republication of this story must include the preceding attribution and is subject to the Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Terms of Use, License Agreement, and Privacy Policy.