Lilly Dockemeyer hit two big 3-pointers to propel the Griffins to a 60-39 win over Sandburg in a Class 4A sectional semifinal.
Lilly Dockemeyer puts shooting 3-pointers on the docket for Lincoln-Way East. And it works. ‘I was wide open.’
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When Max Cumbee joined his cousin Connor at Joliet Catholic, the reaction was immediate. ‘Dude, let’s do it.’
Connor and Max Cumbee both had wins Tuesday as Joliet Catholic surged back to state with a 46-18 victory over Lincoln-Way East.
Late start. Coming off the bench. It doesn’t matter to Marian Catholic’s Ty Jackson. ‘She is full of energy.’
Ty Jackson Jackson scored seven points off the bench as the Spartans won 52-23 in the Class 3A Thornton Sectional semifinals.
Vocal, yes. But Illinois recruit Hayven Smith follows through for Lincoln-Way East. ‘She backs up her words.’
Not has Hayven Smith surpassed the 1,000-point threshold, she’s also averaging 13 points and eight rebounds for the Griffins.
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After hitting his head, David Vargas returns with a vengeance for Sandburg. ‘Gotta be one of the top shooters.’
After suffering a gash near his left eye, senior guard David Vargas came back for the Eagles and scored his 1,000th career point.
Jeff Vorva’s Daily Southtown boys basketball rankings and player of the week
Thornton takes over the top spot, while Oak Lawn and Stagg enter the rankings. Eisenhower’s AJ Abrams is the player of the week.
Following last season’s setback, St. Rita’s Sean Larkin paves path to state title. ‘We worked day and night.’
St. Rita’s Sean Larkin rallied Saturday to win 9-7 in the 144-pound championship match of the Class 2A individual state meet.
Column: After four pins in first period, Joliet Catholic’s Dillan Johnson takes stock. ‘Leaving something behind.’
What a moment. State champ Dillan Johnson let out a jubilant roar and leaped into the arms of Joliet Catholic coach Ryan Cumbee.
For Mount Carmel’s Seth Mendoza, the math continues to add up to state championships. ‘It’s just one at a time.’
Seth Mendoza beat Marist’s Michael Esteban in Saturday’s126-pound championship match of the Class 3A individual state meet.