On Saturday, January 20, former Granite City High School standout Jahkeis Tippett’s college team won in an NCAA D3 game

Illinois Blue Boys Coach Steve Schweer (2024) | Illinois Blue Boys

By West Central Reporter

Jan 21, 2024

On Saturday, January 20, former Granite City High School standout, Jahkeis Tippett’s current college team, the Illinois Blueboys, won 72-69 in their NCAA D3 game against the Beloit Buccaneers.

The game took place in Beloit, Wisconsin. This was the second matchup against the Beloit Buccaneers this season.

The Illinois Blueboys’ next game is scheduled for Tuesday, January 23 at 5:30 p.m. in Jacksonville, Illinois.

Name: Jahkeis Tippett

Position: Guard

Hometown: Brooklyn

Height: 6′2″

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