The Ironmen boys basketball team secured the Big 12 Conference championship with a 73-48 win over the Danville Vikings on Feb. 2, propelled by standout performances from seniors Dexter Niekamp and Braylon Roman. With this victory, Community improved to 9-0 in conference play, making the Big 12 title out of reach for the Richwoods Knights at 8-1.

By the Numbers
  • Dexter Niekamp led with 17 points in 15 minutes, along with 3 assists and a steal.
  • Braylon Roman contributed 17 points, shooting 65% from the field and making 3 of 8 attempts from beyond the arc.
  • Jaheem Webber added 12 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 blocks.
  • Kobe Walker and Niko Newsome each scored 7 points, with Walker grabbing 10 rebounds.
  • Mac Brennan finished with 8 points and 7 rebounds.
State of Play
  • Community improved to 9-0 in conference play, securing the Big 12 Conference title.
  • Next game is on Feb. 16 against Normal West to try to finish the season undefeated in conference action.
Bottom Line

The Ironmen boys basketball team clinched the Big 12 Conference title with a dominant win, propelled by outstanding performances from key seniors. They now aim to finish the season undefeated in conference play, setting a strong trajectory for future competitions.