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Slow start? It doesn’t matter when Connor Williams comes through for Stagg. ‘Best player on the court.’

Connor Williams, who made more of a name for himself with a big performance in the Jack Tosh Holiday Classic, continued his surge Friday.

Maddie Yacobozzi doesn’t get mad about college. She just gets even for Lincoln-Way East. ‘I love the sport.’

Maddie Yacobozzi continues to prove she has what it would take to play at the next level, including Thursday night in a 65-31 win over Sandburg.

January 04, 2024

After taking second, Northwestern recruit Eddie Enright finds another gear for Mount Carmel. ‘Pushing myself.’

Eddie Enright has turned into one of the state's best wrestlers at 157 pounds. Ranked No. 2 in Class 3A, he's undefeated against Illinois competition.

January 03, 2024

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The number really does add up for Lincoln-Way Central’s Ben McLaughlin. ‘It’s just my identity on the court.’

Ben McLaughlin made three 3-pointers in the first quarter as Lincoln-Way Central beat Ag Science 61-28 in a rare Wednesday morning game.

January 03, 2024

Reagan McCracken and Mackenzie Roesner step up as rookie starters for Lincoln-Way West. ‘I was a little nervous.’

Freshman guards Reagan McCracken and Mackenzie Roesner are already making a difference as varsity rookies for Lincoln-Way West.

January 03, 2024

Gregg Voss’ Daily Southtown girls basketball rankings and player of the week

Lincoln-Way East takes over the top spot, while Stagg enters the rankings. Stagg’s Ameli Sanchez is the player of the week.

January 03, 2024

Captain as a freshman. Position change as a sophomore. Bloom’s Jayla Tyler takes it all in. ‘A leader from day one.’

The 5-foot-6 shooting guard, who played the point as a freshman, has reprised that role as a sophomore starter and captain for Bloom.

January 01, 2024

Spark plug Zack Sharkey gets first college offer, helps Marian Catholic stun Brother Rice. ‘It was a great week.’

Zack Sharkey was named to Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic all-tournament team as Marian Catholic took second and stunned unbeaten Brother Rice.

January 01, 2024

His mother’s reaction put Homewood-Flossmoor’s Carson Brownfield on the basketball path. ‘Best thing she did.’

Carson Brownfield was named to the all-tournament team after the Vikings topped Thornton 53-52 in the 50th Big Dipper championship game.

January 01, 2024

Jeff Vorva’s Daily Southtown boys basketball rankings and player of the week

Homewood-Flossmoor takes over top spot, while Lincoln-Way East, Marian Catholic and Beecher enter rankings. H-F’s Bryce Heard is player of the week.

January 01, 2024

Basketball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

Results and highlights of high schools and local colleges from the Southland and Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County coverage areas.

January 01, 2024

Column: Tony Baranek’s Daily Southtown top 10 sports stories of the year for 2023

Tony Baranek runs down the top 10 sports stories from the Southland for 2023, including Sage Mardjetko pitching Lemont to the state title.

December 29, 2023

Alainna Poisson’s sister Janae, who is now a coach for Marian Catholic, played at NIU. And? ‘She gets on me.’

Alainna Poisson hit a trio of 3-pointers in a 49-34 East Suburban Catholic Conference win over Marist. She also had eight assists and four rebounds.

December 22, 2023

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Brotherly love, and perhaps a brotherly shove, pays off for Marist’s Adoni Vassilakis. ‘It means everything.’

Adoni Vassilakis scored 20 points and had three steals Friday night, leading Marist to an 83-59 nonconference win over Evergreen Park.

December 22, 2023

Basketball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

Results and highlights of high schools and local colleges from the Southland and Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County coverage areas.

December 22, 2023

Stay or go. Shoot or drive. With his speed, DeShawn Nolan faces choices for Oak Forest. ‘I like that freedom.’

DeShawn Nolan scored six of his 16 points in the fourth quarter Friday night, sparking Oak Forest to a 63-61 victory over Providence.

December 22, 2023

Gregg Voss’ Daily Southtown girls basketball rankings and player of the week

Lincoln-Way East maintains the top spot, while St. Laurence and Sandburg move up. Bloom’s Kamryn Turner is the player of the week.

December 21, 2023

After sitting out with flu, Kathleen Martin returns to lift St. Laurence past Marist. How? ‘She gets us hyped.’

Senior guard Kathleen Martin led St. Laurence with 16 points and also grabbed six rebounds in a 49-44 victory over Marist in Burbank.

December 20, 2023

Basketball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

Results and highlights of high schools and local colleges from the Southland and Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County coverage areas.

December 20, 2023

An about face as Brother Rice running back Randall Nauden changes commitment from Navy to Army. ‘Tough call.’

Brother Rice's Randall Nauden verbally committed to Navy before the high school season began, but then Army came into the picture.

December 20, 2023

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Cherish Boothe, a senior guard, takes three freshmen under her wings for TF South. ‘That keeps this going.’

Senior guard Cherish Boothe, who missed most of last season with a knee injury, has returned in a big way this winter for the Red Wolves.

December 20, 2023

From his first two shots at Oak Lawn, Sandburg’s Ryan Tomczak knew. He just knew. ‘Everything felt right.’

Ryan Tomczak put Sandburg on his back, making seven 3-pointers and scoring a career-best 30 points in a 92-82 victory over Oak Lawn.

December 19, 2023

After making four 3-pointers in first quarter, Danny Laird really gets going for Andrew. ‘That was my focus.’

Danny Laird had the best quarter of his varsity career Tuesday night with four 3-pointers in the first, setting the tone for host Thunderbolts.

December 19, 2023

Sandburg’s Zach Barrett has offers from Lindenwood, Chattanooga, Grand Valley State. Then Illinois came calling.

Sandburg's Zach Barrett, a 6-foot-3, 275-pound senior offensive lineman, now has an intriguing choice ahead of him. Is it Illinois or not?

December 19, 2023

Illinois high schools vote against districts for football

Illinois high schools rejected an IHSA proposal for football that would have replaced conferences with districts.

December 19, 2023

Jeff Vorva’s Daily Southtown boys basketball rankings and player of the week

Brother Rice maintains its hold on the top spot, while Stagg and Lemont enter rankings. Thornton’s Morez Johnson is the player of the week.

December 19, 2023

Domas Narcevicius, who is Lithuanian, plays that way for Stagg. And after a little slump? ‘I feel like I’m back.’

Domas Narcevicius had the goods Monday night for the Chargers, scoring a game-high 19 points to go with five rebounds and a steal.

December 18, 2023

Basketball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

Results and highlights of high schools and local colleges from the Southland and Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County coverage areas.

December 18, 2023

In fourth varsity season, Ameli Sanchez runs show for Stagg. With energy. And confidence. ‘She’s what makes us go.’

Senior point guard Ameli Sanchez, a North Central College recruit, runs the show as Stagg pulls away for a 44-29 victory over Oak Lawn.

December 18, 2023

James Bullock Jr. competes with a purpose for Marian Catholic. His dad played at Purdue. His mom beat lymphoma.

James Bullock Jr. delivers a inspired performance every game for the growing Spartans. ‘I can take away my problems when I play,’ he says.

December 18, 2023