Sam Emich, former Copley High School standout, played on Wednesday, January 3 in NAIA game

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

By Kankakee Times

Jan 4, 2024

On Wednesday, January 3, former Copley High School standout, Sam Emich’s 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: Sam Emich

Position: Forward

Hometown: Copley

Height: 6′6″

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