Northwestern Senior High School standout Eli Edwards’ college team won in NAIA game on Wednesday, January 3

Olivet Nazarene Fighting Tigers Coach Nick Birkey (2024) | Olivet Nazarene Fighting Tigers

By Kankakee Times

Jan 4, 2024

On Wednesday, January 3, former Northwestern Senior High School standout, Eli Edwards’ current college team, the Olivet Nazarene Fighting Tigers, won 69-59 in their NAIA game against the St. Francis Fighting Saints.

The game took place in Joliet, Illinois. This was the first matchup against the St. Francis Fighting Saints this season.

The Olivet Nazarene Fighting Tigers’ next game is scheduled for Saturday, January 6 at 3 p.m. in Gary, Indiana.

Name: Eli Edwards

Position: Center|Forward

Hometown: Kokomo

Height: 6′7″

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