On Saturday, February 3, Waggener High School standout JJ Kalakon competed in NCAA D1 game

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

By West Central Reporter

Feb 4, 2024

On Saturday, February 3, former Waggener High School standout, JJ Kalakon’s current college team, the Western Illinois Leathernecks, won 76-55 in their NCAA D1 game against the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks.

The game took place in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. This was the second matchup against the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks this season.

The Western Illinois Leathernecks’ next game is scheduled for Thursday, February 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Macomb, Illinois.

Name: JJ Kalakon

Position: Guard

Hometown: Louisville

Height: 6′5″

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