On Friday, December 8, Saline High School standout Griffin Yaklich competed in NCAA D1 game

UIC Flames Coach Luke Yaklich (2024) | UIC Flames

By Chicago City Wire

Dec 9, 2023

On Friday, December 8, former Saline High School standout, Griffin Yaklich’s current college team, the UIC Flames, won 55-49 in their NCAA D1 game against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks.

The game took place in Jacksonville, Alabama. This was the first matchup against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks this season.

The UIC Flames’ next game is scheduled for Tuesday, December 12 at 7 p.m. in Chicago, Illinois.

Name: Griffin Yaklich

Position: Guard

Hometown: Joliet

Height: 6′6″

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