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‘The general’ Jalen Griffith helps Simeon survive Benet’s late charge and win the Pontiac title

Por: Chicago Sun Times Sports December 31, 2022

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PONTIAC–Stoic is not the first word that comes to mind for most star high school basketball players, but it begins to describe Simeon senior Jalen Griffith.  He’s nearly always the smallest player on the court, but as senior Sam Lewis says, Griffith is the general. He’s a four-year varsity player and has been the Wolverines’ rock for the past two seasons. When Simeon’s lead was crumbling away in the championship game of the 91st... + full article



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