Makai Kvamme scored a team-high 18 points and Rob Walls added 10 Saturday night as DePaul Prep repeated as state champions.
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St. Rita transfer Amari Edwards helps Phillips bring home Class 2A state championship. ‘It’s been a blessing.’
St. Rita transfer Amari Edwards scored 10 of his 12 points in the second half, lifting the Wildcats to a 54-47 win over Benton.
Unlikely hero Caleb Chavers gets Homewood-Flossmoor past New Trier in 4A state semifinals. ‘We’re always ready.’
Caleb Chavers’ rebound and free throws with 3.4 seconds left locked up a 40-35 win for the Vikings in a Class 4A state semifinal.
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 coverage areas.
Returning from a fractured elbow, Lee Marks lifts Mount Carmel in 3A state semifinals. ‘It was a great boost.’
Lee Marks scored eight points off the bench Friday as Mount Carmel pulled away in the second half of the Class 3A semifinal.
Here’s gist of Lockport’s Claudia Heeney, 2023-24 Daily Southtown Girls Wrestler of the Year. ‘I had to do this.’
After losing in the state final as a freshman, Lockport’s Claudia Heeney won the 130-pound state title with a 4-2 decision.
‘A special talent’: Joliet Catholic’s Dillan Johnson is the 2023-24 Daily Southtown Boys Wrestler of the Year.
Wisconsin recruit Dillan Johnson finished his career for the Hilltoppers with four state titles and a sterling record of 145-1.
Introducing the 2023-24 Daily Southtown Wrestling All-Area Team
Individuals from juggernaut programs Mount Carmel, Marist and Joliet Catholic lead first team selections from the all-area team.
On a defense of newcomers and rookies, Tatumn Milazzo stands out for Chicago Red Stars. ‘I’m very confident.’
Tatumn Milazzo, who grew up in Orland Park and prepped at Andrew, will play defender for her third coach in four years.
From kindergarten to supersectional, Adyn McGinley directs buddy movie for Beecher. ‘Those are my best friends.’
Beecher was the last remaining unbeaten team in the state until Phillips beat the Bobcats 73-58 in a Class 2A supersectional.