Sam Emich, former Copley High School standout, played on Saturday, December 9 in NAIA game

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

By Kankakee Times

Dec 10, 2023

On Saturday, December 9, former Copley High School standout, Sam Emich’s current college team, the Olivet Nazarene Fighting Tigers, lost 78-81 in their NAIA game against the Roosevelt Lakers.

The game took place in Bourbonnais, Illinois. This was the first matchup against the Roosevelt Lakers this season.

The Olivet Nazarene Fighting Tigers’ next game is scheduled for Monday, December 18 at 7 p.m. in Hilo, Hawaii.

Name: Sam Emich

Position: Forward

Hometown: Copley

Height: 6′6″

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