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Von Steuben leads Thornridge 46-27 at the half

By Michael O’Brien

The Panthers are on fire…

Von’s three-headed monster backcourt ripped off a 16-0 run in the second quarter. Mike Di Nunno has 16 points and Deonte Lundeen has six assists.

The Panthers are playing without starting center Darius Fields, who is out with an injury.

Lee Fisher, a 6-6 senior, has played brilliantly for Thornridge. He has 15 points and eight rebounds.

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