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David Goricki The Detroit News Published 6:02 AM EST Jan 9, 2019 Orchard Lake — U-D Jesuit senior guard Jordan Montgomery knew the importance of getting out to a big lead after having his team was blown out over the weekend by Chicago Morgan Park. Montgomery took it upon himself to make sure it would happen, getting a pair of steals in the opening minutes to help U-D Jesuit take a 12-0 lead over Catholic League Central Division rival Orchard Lake St. Mary’s before the game was four minutes old. And U-D Jesuit — ranked No. 4 in The News' Super 20 poll — needed the great start and held on for a 69-62 victory Tuesday night. “We knew we had to come out strong, especially after our loss to Morgan Park. This time we wanted to come out and build a lead,” Montgomery said. “It was important because it builds energy and then we play better defense and hit shots.” And of his early steals, Montgomery … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s high schools: U-D Jesuit rides strong start past Orchard Lake St. Mary’s

David Goricki The Detroit News Published 10:41 PM EST Jan 8, 2019 Orchard Lake — U-D Jesuit senior guard Jordan Montgomery knew the importance of getting out to a big lead after having his team was blown out over the weekend by Chicago Morgan Park. Montgomery took it upon himself to make sure it would happen, getting a pair of steals in the opening minutes to help U-D Jesuit take a 12-0 lead over Catholic League Central Division rival Orchard Lake St. Mary’s before the game was four minutes old. And U-D Jesuit — ranked No. 4 in The News' Super 20 poll — needed the great start and held on for a 69-62 victory Tuesday night. “We knew we had to come out strong, especially after our loss to Morgan Park. This time we wanted to come out and build a lead,” Montgomery said. “It was important because it builds energy and then we play better defense and hit shots.” And of his early steals, Montgomery … [Read more...] about U-D Jesuit rides strong start past Orchard Lake St. Mary’s