High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.
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With 1,000-point scorer Brianna Coffey on bench, Ayumi Ishikawa takes over for Streamwood. ‘She’s been on a tear.’
Ayumi Ishikawa scores team-high 17 points, including nine in fourth quarter, to help lead Streamwood to 58-52 win.
Marmion’s Zach Stewart already has one state title. But he keeps building up work ethic. ‘That’s his superpower.’
Marmion’s Zach Stewart dominates IC Catholic’s Aidan Arnett by technical fall in Catholic League Meet finals.
Joe Reid doesn’t have to plead his case anymore for Batavia. The progress is apparent. ‘Getting better by the day.’
Joe Reid scores eight of his team-high 16 points for Batavia in first quarter of 53-47 loss to Burlington Central.
Rick Armstrong’s Aurora-Elgin boys basketball rankings and player of the week
Despite first loss, Waubonsie Valley maintains grip on top spot. Hinckley-Big Rock joins rankings.
Coming off crushing football injury, Tyus Payne battles for Waubonsie Valley in basketball. ‘Heart and toughness.’
Tyus Payne is the first player off the bench for Waubonsie Valley in a 62-39 DuPage Valley Conference win.
On senior night, Josh Hibbett gets Larkin back to .500 mark. He hopes there’s more to come. ‘It’s just a long road.’
Josh Hibbett scores game-high 19 points to lead Larkin to 59-41 Upstate Eight Conference win over South Elgin.
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.
From Streamwood to Elgin to St. Charles, junior guard Neil Sitapara finds perfect fit at IMSA. ‘I love the game.’
Neil Sitapara hits a couple of early 3-pointers for IMSA but Aurora Central Catholic pulls away for 60-49 win.
Gabe Gonzales gets big points and even bigger rebounds for West Aurora. Why? He’s always there. ‘I’m very lucky.’
Gabe Gonzales posts game highs with 24 points and 12 rebounds in an 84-55 win over Ridgewood in Norridge.