Reece Dumpit shines off the bench as St. Charles East edges Batavia 54-53

Reece Dumpit scored 11 points off the bench for St. Charles East in a 54-53 win over Batavia. His performance included four crucial free throws that helped maintain the lead in a tightly contested game. With two key players absent, Dumpit stepped up, contributing significantly in the second half. Gavin Szerlong led the Saints with 20 points, while Batavia's Xavier Justice scored 24 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter. Dumpit's energy and focus were pivotal for the Saints, allowing Szerlong to score more effectively. The win improved St. Charles East's record to 8-8 overall and 3-3 in the DuKane Conference.