High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.
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Feeding off practice, Gabe Sanders takes over leadership role for Yorkville. It’s his time. ‘He’s definitely ready.’
Gabe Sanders scores a team-high 14 points and comes up with several big plays as Yorkville defeats Oswego 64-55.
Called up to varsity, sophomore guard Abe Martinez doesn’t flinch for West Aurora. No nerves? ‘It’s coming easy.’
Abe Martinez scores a career-high 23 points to lead the Blackhawks to a 58-43 Upstate Eight Conference win.
Jayden Riley, with offer from NIU, just keeps scoring for Yorkville Christian. Surprise? ‘He’s a pass-first kid.’
Junior guard Jayden Riley came into the game averaging 23.6 points and hit that total right on the nose for Mustangs.
Paul Johnson’s Aurora-Elgin girls basketball rankings and player of the week
Waubonsie Valley maintains top spot, while Plano and Yorkville Christian enter the rankings.
NYU recruit Sofia Corral finds college, but sees unfinished business at Aurora Central Catholic. ‘Our last ride.’
Sofia Corral and Aurora Central Catholic are off to a great start this season with an 8-1 record. The lone loss came in OT.
Rick Armstrong’s Aurora-Elgin boys basketball rankings and player of the week
Geneva makes biggest move, while Jacobs, St. Charles East and Aurora Christian enter rankings.
Travis Brown bounces back as West Aurora rallies to beat Bartlett in double overtime. ‘The game became easy to him.’
Travis Brown scores 19 points in second half as West Aurora rallies to beat Bartlett 68-65 in double overtime.
Basketball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County
High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.
Signed and sealed, Illinois State recruit Tyreek Coleman delivers calm for Waubonsie Valley. ‘Go out with a bang.’
Illinois State recruit Tyreek Coleman scores 21 points as Waubonsie Valley opens conference play with a 75-43 win.