Massengale, Tuck Continue Success on International Stage

We already knew that Ariel Massengale and Morgan Tuck—two Bolingbrook High School products who helped the Lady Raiders win a  in March—were among the best in girls basketball players in the state, and even the country.

Now the pair are proving their merit on the international stage.

Both Massengale and Tuck have logged significant playing time in the U19 United States National Team's 3-0 start to the FIBA World Championship in Chile this week.

The , Russia and Argentina and will play China Monday before squaring off against Italy and Canada before week's end.

Both Bolingbrook players have played a key role in the victories. 

Massengale scored nine points, including two three-pointers, and grabbed six defensive rebounds in the United States' 76-53 weekend win over Russia. Tuck, meanwhile, chipped in with three points, two steals and four rebounds during the game.

The very next day, both Massengale and Tuck scored five points apiece to help the U.S. team to a 83-49 win over Argentina.

Both Massengale and Tuck, who helped the Lady Raiders win a  in March, were named to the U.S. team in June.

"It’s a great opportunity," Massengale said of the opportunity to represent her county. "It’s an honor and I’m thankful to be here. This has always been a dream of mine. To come around, especially at such a young age, I feel like is a blessing. I know a lot of girls would like to be in this position. I just thank God that I made it."