At some point, it seemed inevitable that sports were going to be part of Avery’s life.
Valparaiso’s KJ Avery, raised by 2 of VU’s winningest coaches, embraces 3rd sport: ‘This has always been his thing’
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Emma Briggs continues to get better. Meanwhile, Benet has won 21 straight. ‘She’s really playing well for us.’
Briggs says her experience playing for Great Britain again has elevated her game.
Wauconda’s Tony Salemi made his varsity debut as a freshman. More than 2 years later, he has finally arrived.
Salemi, a junior who played in just one varsity game before this season, is the top scorer.
Metea Valley freshman Payton Giannone, whose mother Tonya played in Final Four, ‘is pretty incredible’ already
Giannone is the leading scorer for Metea Valley, which is more competitive with her this season.
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.
Coming from a family of coaches, Aubrey Lamberti lives up to expectations for Oswego East. ‘The girl can play.’
Aubrey Lamberti pours in game-high 23 points to lift Oswego East to 62-51 Suburban Prairie West win over Oswego.
After quitting as a sophomore, Kendall Webb comes back and turns into Tinley Park’s leader. ‘Did what I had to do.’
Kendall Webb steps up with 16 points and six rebounds, delivers game-sealing blocked shot in 65-62 win.
After four seasons at Sandburg, Troy McAllister takes on new challenge at Homewood-Flossmoor. ‘Everything’s in place.’
After four years at Sandburg and winning state titles at Phillips, Troy McAllister goes to Homewood-Flossmoor.
Vernon Hills’ Emma Jocson plays ‘with aggressiveness and confidence.’ The 5-2 sophomore isn’t one to be daunted.
Jocson has scored at least 15 points six times and has become a leader for the Cougars.
Grayslake Central’s Chris Jaimes ‘can get some crazy air time.’ But dunks are only his most conspicuous impact.
The 6-foot-6 Jaimes leads Grayslake Central in points, rebounds and blocks.