High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.
Basketball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County
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Minnesota makes first offer to South Elgin’s Gavin Mueller. Much of Big Ten follows suit. ‘Things really picked up.’
Gavin Mueller has multiple Division I offers, including Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, Purdue, Texas A&M and Wisconsin.
Sophomore Jaden Matthews-Thomas finds niche with rebounding and defense for West Aurora. ‘The offense will come.’
Jaden Matthews-Thomas sparks West Aurora’s rally from 11 points down in a 63-44 over Larkin.
Playing on one knee, Josh Kahley keeps going for Batavia. The only way he knows how. ‘A blessing to be out there.’
With Josh Kahley in the driver’s seat, Batavia comes back and then fends off St. Charles North for a 55-49 win.
Metea Valley freshman Jailyn Cutts becomes starter, then signals new beginning: ‘It’s time for a change’
Cutts nearly records a double-double in her third start as Metea Valley takes a step forward.
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.
One-percenter Freddy Hassan makes move from full-time post to perimeter in starring for Kaneland. ‘It’s very rare.’
Freddy Hassan finishes with with 15 points, seven rebounds and three steals as Kaneland slips past DeKalb 58-54.
St. Charles North constructs foundation for future on junior forward Cooper Mellican. ‘Somebody we’re build around.’
Cooper Mellican scores 16 points to pace five players in double figures for St. Charles North in 79-72 win over Bartlett.
Lightning-quick Simeion Harris keeps it simple on defense as Sandwich stops Plano. ‘Go out there and create havoc.’
Simeion Harris leads defense and comes up with 17 points, seven rebounds and five steals in 64-54 win over Plano.
Paul Johnson’s Aurora-Elgin girls basketball rankings and player of the week
Aurora Central Catholic makes biggest move, while Streamwood enters the rankings.