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Junior Colin Tucker spots a gap between Metea Valley senior Jake Nosek (left) and junior Tre Watkins (right) as the two try to guard him during Prospect’s senior night matchup against Metea Valley.
Junior Colin Tucker spots a gap between Metea Valley senior Jake Nosek (left) and junior Tre Watkins (right) as the two try to guard him during Prospect’s senior night matchup against Metea Valley.
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Boys’ basketball fall 87-78 to Metea Valley

The Prospect Knights lost 87-78 to the Metea Valley Mustangs during their senior night game on Feb. 21. All 10 seniors were honored before the matchup. Senior Ben Schneider led the team, scoring 20, with junior Johnny Nellis following close behind, scoring 19. The Knights will be back in action on Wednesday Feb. 26 at Stevenson High School against the Schaumburg Saxons for the regional semifinal.



  • Seniors Ben Schneider, Ryan Lifton, Anthony Mansour and Noah Hasan (from left to right) stand with the rest of the team as they line up for the national anthem at the beginning of Prospect’s senior night matchup against Metea Valley.

  • While on defense, senior Caeden Vaeth keeps close to Metea Valley senior Tyler Miller as the Knights begin their face off against the Mustangs.

  • Senior Ben Schneider faces Metea Valley senior Dominic Smith during the first quarter during the first quarter of Prospect’s 87-78 loss to Metea Valley.

  • As he enters the 3-point arc Senior Ben Schneider abruptly stops to set up a shot while Metea Valley senior Jake Nosek tries to keep up. Schneider scored 20 during his senior night loss to Metea Valley.

  • Metea Valley senior Tyler Miller tracks senior Luka Shaw as Shaw explodes toward the paint during the first quarter of Prospect’s 87-78 loss to Metea Valley.

  • Senior Will Friar enters the 3-point arc while Metea Valley senior Khalil Jones closes the space between them during Prospect’s 87-78 loss to Metea Valley.

  • Metea Valley senior Khalil Jones reaches out for the ball as junior Colin Tucker pulls it back during the Knights’ senior night matchup against the Mustangs.

  • Sophomore Danny Simon (left) and senior Will Friar (right) step back onto the court, with Friar biting his shirt, during Prospect’s senior night showdown against Metea Valley.

  • Junior Colin Tucker stares down Metea Valley junior Tre Watkins during the second quarter of Prospect’s 87-78 loss to Metea Valley.

  • Junior Johnny Nellis looks up as Metea Valley senior Tyler Miller guards him. Nellis scored 19 during Prospect’s 87-78 loss to Metea Valley.

  • Junior Colin Tucker spots a gap between Metea Valley senior Jake Nosek (left) and junior Tre Watkins (right) as the two try to guard him during Prospect’s senior night matchup against Metea Valley.

  • Senior Ben Schneider reaches up to block a pass from Metea Valley senior Dominic Smith during Prospect’s 87-78 loss to Metea Valley.

  • Juniors Will Stratigos (left) and Colin Tucker (right) high-five during the second quarter of Prospect’s 87-78 loss to Metea Valley.

  • Junior Colin Tucker pump fakes and pivots as Metea Valley senior Jake Nosek leaps to block the potential shot during the second quarter of Prospect’s 87-78 loss to Metea Valley.

  • While on defense, junior Will Stratigos communicates with the rest of the team as he guards Metea Valley senior Tyler Miller during Prospect’s senior night showdown against Metea Valley.

  • As he charges into the paint, senior Will Friar crashes into Metea Valley senior Khalil Jones. Friar scored 11 during Prospect’s 87-78 loss to Metea Valley.

  • Senior Jack Skoog and Metea Valley senior Jake Nosek both reach for a rebound during the third quarter of Prospect’s senior night matchup against Metea Valley.

  • Senior Ryan Lifton shoots a 3-point. Lifton scored 19 in his final regular season game for the Knights.

  • Alongside the rest of the team, senior Jack Skoog applauds a basket during the Knights’ 87-78 loss to the Mustangs.

  • Senior Anthony Mansour leaps for a layup as Metea Valley players stay grounded. Mansour scored 11 during his senior night loss to Metea Valley.

  • Senior Jack Meilinger extends his arms to block an inbound pass from Metea Valley senior Jake Nosek during the fourth quarter of Prospect’s 87-78 loss to Metea Valley.

  • Assistant coach John Camardella (left) and head coach Brad Rathe (right) speak with seniors Ryan Lifton (left) and Ben Schneider (right) toward the end of Lifton and Schneider’s final regular season game for Prospect.

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Peter Radosh
Peter Radosh, Associate Editor-in-Chief
Hi! I’m Peter, I’m a senior and I am the associate editor-in-chief. I mostly write sports or cultural feature stories. Aside from KnightMedia, at Prospect, I’m involved in soccer, debate, and FCCLA.
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