Which former McLean County Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 1?

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By McLean County Times

Dec 30, 2023

These former McLean County Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 1.

Adam Beasley

Illinois Wesleyan Titans

Guard

Freshman

6′0″

H.S.: Bloomington Jr High School

Hometown: Bloomington

Next Game: vs. Augustana College Vikings, Sun Jan. 7, 4:15 p.m.

Ashley Wilcox

Eureka Red Devils

Forward

Freshman

5′8″

H.S.: Normal West High School

Hometown: Hudson

Next Game: vs. Lyon Scots, Thu Jan. 4, 5:30 p.m.

Ben Peacock

Benedictine Eagles

Guard

Sophomore

5′10″ 170

H.S.: Lexington Jr High School

Hometown: Lexington

Next Game: vs. Concordia Chicago Cougars, Sat Jan. 6, 4:15 p.m.

Bett O'Neal

Olivet Nazarene Fighting Tigers

Guard

Senior

5′7″

H.S.: Bloomington High School

Hometown: Bloomington

Next Game: vs. St. Francis Fighting Saints, Wed Jan. 3, 5 p.m.

Caleb Donaldson

Eastern Illinois Panthers

Guard

Graduate

6′5″ 200

H.S.: Bloomington High School

Hometown: Rockton

Next Game: vs. UT Martin Skyhawks, Thu Jan. 4, 8 p.m.

Casey Crowley

Fontbonne Griffins

Guard

Junior

6′3″ 170

H.S.: Bloomington Jr High School

Hometown: Bloomington

Next Game: vs. Westminster Blue Jays, Wed Jan. 3, 7:30 p.m.

Chloe Sisco

Lake County Lancers

Freshman

5′7″

H.S.: Prairie Central High School

Hometown: Fairbury

Next Game: vs. DuPage Chaparrals, Sat Jan. 6, 1 p.m.

Chris Payton Jr.

Kent State Golden Flashes

Forward

Graduate

6′7″ 226

H.S.: Bloomington High School

Hometown: Bloomington

Next Game: vs. Ball State Cardinals, Tue Jan. 2, 7 p.m.

Clare Strong

Rockford Regents

Guard

Sophomore

5′5″

H.S.: Prairie Central High School

Hometown: Fairbury

Next Game: vs. MSOE Raiders, Wed Jan. 3, 5:30 p.m.

DeMarco Clayton

Clarke Pride

Guard

Junior

6′4″

H.S.: Bloomington Jr High School

Hometown: Bloomington

Next Game: vs. Grand View Vikings, Wed Jan. 3, 7:30 p.m.

Ellie Weltha

Truman State Bulldogs

Forward

Graduate

5′11″

H.S.: Bloomington Jr High School

Hometown: Bloomington

Next Game: vs. Indianapolis Greyhounds, Wed Jan. 3, 5:15 p.m.

JT Welch

Millikin Big Blue

Guard

Junior

5′10″ 165

H.S.: Central Catholic High School

Hometown: Bloomington

Next Game: vs. Elmhurst Bluejays, Wed Jan. 3, 7 p.m.

Jadyn Mitchell

Monmouth Fighting Scots

Guard

Senior

5′5″

H.S.: Flanagan-Cornell High School

Hometown: Flanagan

Next Game: vs. Lawrence Vikings, Wed Jan. 3, 6 p.m.

Layken McGuire

Luther Norse

Forward

Senior

5′10″

H.S.: Lexington Jr High School

Hometown: Danvers

Next Game: vs. Coe Kohawks, Wed Jan. 3, 5:30 p.m.

Logan Sluder

Carl Sandburg Chargers

Guard

Freshman

5′11″

H.S.: Normal West High School

Hometown: Normal

Next Game: vs. John Wood Trail Blazers, Sun Jan. 7, 3 p.m.

Luke Yoder

Illinois Wesleyan Titans

Guard

Senior

6′0″

H.S.: Central Catholic High School

Hometown: Normal

Next Game: vs. Augustana College Vikings, Sun Jan. 7, 4:15 p.m.

Macy Petelin

Illinois Central Cougars

Forward

Sophomore

5′11″

H.S.: University High School

Hometown: Normal

Next Game: vs. Rock Valley Golden Eagles, Sat Jan. 6, 1:45 p.m.

Mariya Sisco

Lake County Lancers

Freshman

5′7″

H.S.: Prairie Central High School

Hometown: Fairbury

Next Game: vs. DuPage Chaparrals, Sat Jan. 6, 1 p.m.

Maya Wong

Illinois State Redbirds

Guard

Senior

5′8″

H.S.: Normal Community High School

Hometown: Normal

Next Game: vs. Belmont Bruins, Thu Jan. 4, 6:30 p.m.

Naomi Elliott

Illinois Central Cougars

Guard

Sophomore

5′6″

H.S.: University High School

Hometown: Normal

Next Game: vs. Rock Valley Golden Eagles, Sat Jan. 6, 1:45 p.m.

Olivia Reed

North Park Vikings

Forward and Center

Junior

5′8″

H.S.: Normal West High School

Hometown: Normal

Next Game: vs. Carthage Firebirds, Wed Jan. 3, 7 p.m.

Patrick Fisher

Graceland Yellowjackets

Guard

Graduate

6′0″

H.S.: Bloomington Jr High School

Hometown: Bloomington

Next Game: vs. Peru State Bobcats, Wed Jan. 3, 7:30 p.m.

Sean Ndorongo

Lincoln Land Loggers

Guard

H.S.: Bloomington High School

Hometown: Bloomington

Next Game: vs. Lake Land Lakers, Sat Jan. 6, 4 p.m.

Trey Bazzell

Illinois Wesleyan Titans

Guard

Junior

6′3″

H.S.: Prairie Central High School

Hometown: Fairbury

Next Game: vs. Augustana College Vikings, Sun Jan. 7, 4:15 p.m.

Tyler Harms

Monmouth Fighting Scots

Forward

Senior

6′5″ 205

H.S.: Flanagan-Cornell High School

Hometown: Flanagan

Next Game: vs. Lawrence Vikings, Wed Jan. 3, 4 p.m.

Zach Cleveland

Liberty Flames

Forward

Sophomore

6′7″ 215

H.S.: Normal Community High School

Hometown: Bloomington

Next Game: vs. Boyce Bulldogs, Mon Jan. 1, 11 a.m.

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