High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.
Category: Daily Southtown Sports
Freshmen Natalie McGhee and KaMariyah McClinton turn up volume for TF North. How much? ‘Making a big impact.’
Natalie McGhee scores 20 points and KaMariyah McClinton adds 19 as T.F. North beats Tinley Park to open regional.
Facing must-win situation, Sandburg’s Malic Breish ramps up to reach state for first time. ‘Light switch went off.’
Malic Breish comes through, edging Marist’s Tommy O’Brien 2-1 and eventually finishing fourth in the sectional.
Lockport’s Claudia Heeney keeps rolling along, even against undefeated competition. Satisfied? ‘I also want more.’
Claudia Heeney, who’s been virtually unbeatable, continues winning pace Saturday in Schaumburg Sectional.
Kavel Moore operates outside of spotlight for Mount Carmel. And that’s just fine to him. ‘Love being the underdog.’
Mount Carmel’s Kavel Moore pulls off upset Saturday at 120 pounds in Class 3A Hinsdale Central Sectional.
Steve Millar’s Daily Southtown boys basketball rankings and player of the week
Marist takes over the top spot from Homewood-Flossmoor, while Hillcrest enters the rankings.
Wyatt Carlson, who has college plans at Kentucky, keeps leading the way for Lincoln-Way West. ‘Going to be amazing.’
Wyatt Carlson scores 23 points for Lincoln-Way West in an 83-49 nonconference win over Joliet Catholic.
Bobby Jenks, the former Chicago White Sox All-Star closer, is undergoing treatment for stomach cancer
Bobby Jenks, a two-time All-Star closer and 2005 World Series champion with the Chicago White Sox, is being treated for stomach cancer.
Phillips transfer Claude Mpouma, who has Notre Dame football offer, emerges for Mount Carmel basketball. ‘A great fit.’
Claude Mpouma, who has an offer from Notre Dame for football, helps Mount Carmel rally past Brother Rice 70-62.
Al Brooks Jr. continues to make statement for Rich Township. As in Mr. Basketball candidate. ‘He’s a top talent.’
Al Brooks Jr. comes through with 26 points and 13 rebounds in Rich Township’s 56-38 win over Crete-Monee.