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On Thursday, January 11, Joliet West High School standouts, including Arquis Yancey, competed in an NJCAA game for Joliet Wolves

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Joliet Wolves Coach Danny Turner (2024) | Joliet Wolves

Joliet Wolves Coach Danny Turner (2024) | Joliet Wolves

By Will County Gazette

On Thursday, January 11, three former Joliet West High School standouts, including Arquis Yancey, Jeremiah Purchase and Knowledge Wright’s current college team, the Joliet Wolves, lost 59-90 in their NJCAA game against the Rock Valley Golden Eagles.

The game took place in Joliet, Illinois. This was the first matchup against the Rock Valley Golden Eagles this season.

The Joliet Wolves’ next game is scheduled for Saturday, January 20 at 3 p.m. in Joliet, 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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