Waggener High School standout JJ Kalakon’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Wednesday, December 20

Western Illinois Leathernecks Coach Chad Boudreau (2024) | Western Illinois Leathernecks

By West Central Reporter

Dec 21, 2023

On Wednesday, December 20, former Waggener High School standout, JJ Kalakon’s current college team, the Western Illinois Leathernecks, won 65-54 in their NCAA D1 game against the Central Arkansas Bears.

The game took place in Conway, Arkansas. This was the first matchup against the Central Arkansas Bears this season.

The Western Illinois Leathernecks’ next game is scheduled for Sunday, December 31 at 3:30 p.m. in Edwardsville, Illinois.

Name: JJ Kalakon

Position: Guard

Hometown: Louisville

Height: 6′5″

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