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Macarthur High School standouts Amaria Pender and Kayla Jackson’s college team won in NJCAA game on Thursday, November 9

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Kankakee Cavaliers Coach Casey Meister (2024) | Kankakee Cavaliers

Kankakee Cavaliers Coach Casey Meister (2024) | Kankakee Cavaliers

On Thursday, November 9, former Macarthur High School standouts Amaria Pender and Kayla Jackson’s current college team, the Kankakee Cavaliers, won 69-59 in their NJCAA game against the Olive-Harvey Panthers.

The game took place in Chicago, Illinois. This was the first matchup against the Olive-Harvey Panthers this season.

The Kankakee Cavaliers’ next game is scheduled for Saturday, November 11 at 1 p.m. in Kankakee, Illinois.

Name: Amaria Pender
Position: Guard
Hometown: Decatur
Height: 5′5″

Name: Kayla Jackson
Position: Guard
Hometown: Decatur
Height: 5′7″

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