Arquis Yancey, alongside two other former Joliet West High School standouts, played on Wednesday, January 3 in NJCAA game for Joliet Wolves

Joliet Wolves Coach Danny Turner (2024) | Joliet Wolves

By Will County Gazette

Jan 4, 2024

On Wednesday, January 3, three former Joliet West High School standouts, including Arquis Yancey, Jeremiah Purchase and Knowledge Wright’s current college team, the Joliet Wolves, won 78-69 in their NJCAA game against the Lake Michigan Red Hawks.

The game took place in Benton Harbor, Michigan. This was the first matchup against the Lake Michigan Red Hawks this season.

The Joliet Wolves’ next game is scheduled for Saturday, January 6 at 3 p.m. in Palatine, Illinois.

Name: Arquis Yancey

Position: Guard

Hometown: Chicago

Height: 6′0″

Name: Jeremiah Purchase

Position: Guard

Hometown: Joliet

Height: 6′0″

Name: Knowledge Wright

Position: Forward

Hometown: Joliet

Height: 6′5″

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