Montini: Montini (13-4) hit eight of 13 free throws in the final three minutes to break a tie and claim the tournament title with a 47-42 victory over Timothy Christian. Kiesha McClain scored 27 to lead Hirsch (5-7) past Orr 60-49.
Niles North: Stacy Albrecht scored 15 as Niles North jumped out to a 31-11 halftime lead and cruised to the title with a 65-37 victory over Batavia. Kari Bauknecht scored 20 as Leyden prevailed 53-40 over Niles West for third place. Addison Trail topped Highland Park 53-36 for the consolation title.
Public League: Young (8-4) secured its berth in the title game by holding off a furious charge by St. Mary’s of New Orleans, escaping with a 59-57 victory on Natasha Pointer’s layup with :05 left. Pointer (17 points) was fouled on the play and missed the free throw. St. Mary’s grabbed the rebound and Shondra Johnson (32 points) drove the length of the floor but had the ball knocked away as time expired. Clarissa Flores led Young with 22 points.
Washington (12-4) had an easier road to the final, whipping Dunbar 85-31. Josie Coles led Washington with 25 points.
St. Ignatius: Regina (9-4) scored the game’s first 13 points and cruised to a 53-31 victory over Deerfield. Angie Marino led Regina with 12 points and Erin Luby added 10. Maureen McManaman scored 14 and Michelle Shaughnessy added 12 to lead St. Ignatius (9-4) to a 52-27 romp over Thornridge.
Michelle Johnson had nine points and six rebounds to lead Oak Park (7-7) past Queen of Peace 47-35.