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Macarthur High School standouts Amaria Pender and Kayla Jackson’s college team lost in NJCAA game on Saturday, December 16

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Kankakee Cavaliers Coach Casey Meister (2024) | Kankakee Cavaliers

Kankakee Cavaliers Coach Casey Meister (2024) | Kankakee Cavaliers

On Saturday, December 16, former Macarthur High School standouts Amaria Pender and Kayla Jackson’s current college team, the Kankakee Cavaliers, lost 43-76 in their NJCAA game against the Illinois Central Cougars.

The game took place in East Peoria, Illinois. This was the first matchup against the Illinois Central Cougars this season.

The Kankakee Cavaliers’ next game is scheduled for Tuesday, December 19 at 5:30 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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