High School Basketball Scores Swirl Around the State
In a thrilling day of hoops, teams across Illinois and neighboring states showcased their skills in high school basketball. The weekend's games saw some thrilling finishes, with upsets and comebacks galore.
On the North Side, Wauconda edged out Lakes 72-68, while North Chicago dominated Antioch 58-41. In non-conference action, Argo took down Chicago Christian 62-53, and Aurora Central defeated Lisle 52-51 in a nail-biter.
Deerfield continued its winning ways with a 66-31 victory over Quincy, while Downers Grove South annihilated Streamwood 86-32. Dyett came out on top against Geneseo 64-51.
In the West Suburbs, Glenbard North defeated West Chicago 54-19, and Glenbrook North beat Mundelein 64-41. Golder took down Phoenix 68-10 in a lopsided win.
Grant edged Richmond-Burton 66-48, while Hinsdale Central lost to Wheaton Academy 31-31. Hoffman Estates defeated Hampshire 53-46.
In the South Suburbs, Joliet Central beat Elk Grove 45-43, and Lake Park forced Carmel into a 2OT thriller 43-41. Lake View edged out Niles West 74-62.
Loyola cruised to an 79-46 victory over Taft, while Maine East defeated Wheeling 69-35. Maine West took down Buffalo Grove 64-60 in a close contest.
Morton came from behind to defeat Fenton 48-40 in overtime, and Neuqua Valley beat Lake Forest 65-39. Newton fell short against Timothy Christian 39-39.
Palatine dominated Libertyville 64-49, while Plainfield Central beat Dixon 71-55. Plainfield East defeated Larkin 79-33.
Richards took down Sandburg 75-68, and Rockford Auburn edged Lindblom 77-71. Rockford Lutheran came out on top against Northridge 60-41.
In the Northwest Suburbs, Rolling Meadows lost to Maine South 42-43, but St. Anne defeated Cornerstone Christian 61-57 in a close game. St. Francis beat Bulls Prep 74-46.
St. Viator was awarded an upset victory over Northside, while Walther Christian took down Chesterton 58-38.
Waukegan edged out Evanston 62-58, and Woodstock beat Rockford Boylan 64-53.
Amundsen is set to face Niles North at 7:00 PM. East Aurora will battle Plainfield North at 4:30 PM. Yeshiva takes on Rochelle Zell at 9:00 AM.
At the Chicago Elite Classic, Curie edged Warren 65-60, while Homewood-Flossmoor beat Bolingbrook 55-50. Kankakee took down Atlanta Pace (GA) 69-49.
King fell short against Julian 40-43. La Lumiere defeated DePaul Prep 66-44. St. Ignatius beat Young 61-60, while St. Louis Chaminade edged Simeon 57-55.
Sidwell Friends took down Marist 46-34 in the Philadelphia classic.
In a thrilling day of hoops, teams across Illinois and neighboring states showcased their skills in high school basketball. The weekend's games saw some thrilling finishes, with upsets and comebacks galore.
On the North Side, Wauconda edged out Lakes 72-68, while North Chicago dominated Antioch 58-41. In non-conference action, Argo took down Chicago Christian 62-53, and Aurora Central defeated Lisle 52-51 in a nail-biter.
Deerfield continued its winning ways with a 66-31 victory over Quincy, while Downers Grove South annihilated Streamwood 86-32. Dyett came out on top against Geneseo 64-51.
In the West Suburbs, Glenbard North defeated West Chicago 54-19, and Glenbrook North beat Mundelein 64-41. Golder took down Phoenix 68-10 in a lopsided win.
Grant edged Richmond-Burton 66-48, while Hinsdale Central lost to Wheaton Academy 31-31. Hoffman Estates defeated Hampshire 53-46.
In the South Suburbs, Joliet Central beat Elk Grove 45-43, and Lake Park forced Carmel into a 2OT thriller 43-41. Lake View edged out Niles West 74-62.
Loyola cruised to an 79-46 victory over Taft, while Maine East defeated Wheeling 69-35. Maine West took down Buffalo Grove 64-60 in a close contest.
Morton came from behind to defeat Fenton 48-40 in overtime, and Neuqua Valley beat Lake Forest 65-39. Newton fell short against Timothy Christian 39-39.
Palatine dominated Libertyville 64-49, while Plainfield Central beat Dixon 71-55. Plainfield East defeated Larkin 79-33.
Richards took down Sandburg 75-68, and Rockford Auburn edged Lindblom 77-71. Rockford Lutheran came out on top against Northridge 60-41.
In the Northwest Suburbs, Rolling Meadows lost to Maine South 42-43, but St. Anne defeated Cornerstone Christian 61-57 in a close game. St. Francis beat Bulls Prep 74-46.
St. Viator was awarded an upset victory over Northside, while Walther Christian took down Chesterton 58-38.
Waukegan edged out Evanston 62-58, and Woodstock beat Rockford Boylan 64-53.
Amundsen is set to face Niles North at 7:00 PM. East Aurora will battle Plainfield North at 4:30 PM. Yeshiva takes on Rochelle Zell at 9:00 AM.
At the Chicago Elite Classic, Curie edged Warren 65-60, while Homewood-Flossmoor beat Bolingbrook 55-50. Kankakee took down Atlanta Pace (GA) 69-49.
King fell short against Julian 40-43. La Lumiere defeated DePaul Prep 66-44. St. Ignatius beat Young 61-60, while St. Louis Chaminade edged Simeon 57-55.
Sidwell Friends took down Marist 46-34 in the Philadelphia classic.