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On Thursday, January 11, Niles North High School standouts, including Eduard Holom, competed in an NJCAA game for Oakton Owls

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Oakton Owls Coach Mick Reuter (2024) | Oakton Owls

Oakton Owls Coach Mick Reuter (2024) | Oakton Owls

On Thursday, January 11, three former Niles North High School standouts, including Eduard Holom, Mekiy’El Wright and Taj Brunson’s current college team, the Oakton Owls, lost 79-85 in their NJCAA game against the Elgin Spartans.

The game took place in Des Plaines, Illinois. This was the first matchup against the Elgin Spartans this season.

The Oakton Owls’ next game is scheduled for Thursday, January 18 at 6:15 p.m. in Crystal Lake, Illinois.

Name: Eduard Holom
Position: Guard
Hometown: Skokie
Height: 6′2″

Name: Mekiy’El Wright
Position: Guard
Hometown: Chicago
Height: 6′1″

Name: Taj Brunson
Position: Guard
Hometown: Chicago
Height: 6′0″

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