Taylor paces Grayslake North’s first win

Jordan Taylor scored 20 points, and Grayslake Central’s boys basketball team got its first win of the season Friday.

The Rams had five players score in double figures in their 77-59 win over Brooks Academy in the Mundelein Thanksgiving tournament.

Casey Boyle added 16 points for Grayslake Central (1-2), while Savonte McWilliams had 14, including a pair of 3-pointers. Tyler Smith and Sean Geary chipped in 12 and 11 points, respectively, for the Rams, who led 19-13 after one quarter, 32-24 at halftime and 55-44 after three.

Grayslake Central wraps up the tournament Monday with a 4:30 p.m. start against Barrington.

Carmel 47, Prairie Ridge 29: At Crystal Lake Central, the Corsairs earned their first win, as Ian Kristan’s 12 points led a balanced attack. Zennen Davis-McKennie added 9.

Wauconda 65, Richmond-Burton 48: At Richmond-Burton, the Bulldogs showed no grogginess in their 9 a.m. game.

Kyle Ryan scored 26 points, sinking four 3-pointers, and also came up with 10 steals.

Wauconda (1-2) also got 8 points apiece from Matt Mead (3 blocks) and Connor Rueb (7 rebounds). Keith Blomberg added 7 points and 6 steals.

Northridge Prep 62, Vernon Hills 54: At Northridge Prep, Jarrett Wood scored 16 points for the Cougars. while Trent Fulton had 10.

Darren Hoveydai scored 9 points for Vernon Hills.

Rockford Jefferson 50, Grayslake North 48: At Johnsburg, the Knights suffered their first loss.

A.J. Fish scored 16 points to lead Grayslake North (2-1), which trailed 36-28 after three quarters. Ben Guhl had 12.