Marinko pours in 35 points, Tigers cruise to 72-56 win over Thornton Fractional North

January 19, 2018 11:28 AM January 19, 2018 11:29 AM

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The Tigers' Jack Marinko in a recent game. Marinko poured in 35 points Thursday night in the Salem Tourney. (File photo by Dan Brannan)

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EDWARDSVILLE 72, THORNTON FRACTIONAL NORTH 56: Jack Marinko led the way with 35 points as Edwardsville defeated Chicago-area school Thornton Fractional North Thursday night in their opening game of the Salem Invitational tournament. EHS went to 11-5 on the year with the win.

The Tigers will meet the host Wildcats at 8 p.m. this evening in a semifinal contest; the final is set for Saturday night.

Caleb Strohmeier added 16 points for the Tigers on the night.