Boys
TEAM, SYNOPSIS
11 HOFFMAN EST. 56 Warren 52
Non-conference
Jonny Reibel hit 5 of 6 FTs in final 1:08 and finished with 18 pts as Hawks (23-2) held on. “I’ve been struggling all season,” Reibel said. “I have so much confidence now going to the line.” Bryan Mead and Jessie Farder each scored 17 for Hoffman Estates, which led by 8 early in 4th before 7-0 Warren run cut lead to 46-45 with 4:56 left. Casey Pond scored 16 to lead Blue Devils (13-9).
Carmel 48, 16 ST. PATRICK 44
East Suburban Catholic
Jack Simons posted 14 pts, 5 rebs as the Corsairs (4-18, 2-9) stunned St. Patrick (18-4, 8-3). Joey Parisi added 12 pts for Carmel, which shot 15 of 26 (57.7 percent) from floor. “It shows us that when we play the right way and take care of the basketball and really work together as a team, we can score a lot of points and beat good teams,” Carmel coach Joe Molloy said. “Our problem this year has been turnovers and quick shots. Today we proved what we can do when we play the right way.” Dan Bolger scored 10 for St. Patrick, which has lost 3 of 4.
MARIST 62 Marian Catholic 45
East Suburban Catholic
Marist (21-4, 9-2) rolled as Tom Sullivan scored 18 — all in 1st half — to go with 8 rebs, 3 blocks. Jeremy Nash collected 12 pts, 4 steals for Marist, which grabbed 20-9 lead early, and Jim Griffin added 10 pts. Vance Cooksey and Joseph Siegert each scored 7 for Marian Catholic (7-15, 2-9).
ST. JOSEPH 60 Nazareth 39
East Suburban Catholic
Tony Freeman drained 8 three-pointers en route to career-high 29 pts as Chargers (17-5, 11-0) locked up 1st conference title since 2000. “I guess it was one of those nights where you couldn’t miss,” said Freeman, who didn’t score in 1st half of earlier meeting with Nazareth but had 25 before half Saturday. “I just felt it tonight.” Mike Dotson and Peter Zavagnin each scored 10 for Nazareth (5-17, 3-8).
Morton 47 DOWNERS SOUTH 44
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West Suburban Gold
Cedric Johnson hit a 3 to give Morton 43-42 lead with 5:03 left, and Mustangs (16-7, 7-3) held on. Steve Clanton scored 12 on 4-of-4 three-point shooting for Morton, which has handed Downers South (19-4, 9-2) both of its conference losses. Bryan Mullins tallied 13 pts to lead Mustangs, who used 22-11 third-quarter run to take 40-34 lead into 4th.
Oak Park 78 DOWNERS NORTH 49
West Suburban Silver
Christian Cornelius scored 14 of his 22 in 1st quarter as Huskies (19-3, 10-1) rolled. Robert Strzemp tallied 18 pts for Oak Park. Justin Behm led Downers North (8-14, 4-6) with 9 pts.
East Aurora 78 ELGIN 55
Upstate Eight
Tomcats rolled behind 18 pts from Terry Jeffries. Garrett Hibbler led Elgin with 14 pts.
Thornwood 53 BUFFALO GROVE 32
Non-conference
Martell Nelson tallied 17 pts and Andre Muse chipped in 8 as Thunderbirds (13-10) prevailed.
Streamwood 73 BARTLETT 65
Upstate Eight
Sabres pulled away in 2nd half as Stanley Nunoo scored 16 and Adam Bartell added 14. Chris Oates chipped in 12 for Streamwood. Alok Aiyar scored 19 of his game-high 29 in 2nd half for Bartlett.
GLENBARD WEST 65 Proviso West 58
West Suburban Silver
Conor Shields dropped in 19 pts and Ryan Anetsberger chipped in 11 to lead Hilltoppers (13-11). Joe Ballard and Chris Harris scored 16 and 15, respectively, for Proviso West.
BENET 47 Joliet Catholic 41
East Suburban Catholic
Keenan Johnston tallied 14 pts and Brett Chamernick added 13 as Redwings slipped by. Tony Vallera’s 12 pts led Joliet Catholic.
Montini 65 WHEATON ACAD. 63
Non-conference
Walter Downing scored 8 of his 16 in 4th as Broncos held on. Jordan Euler tossed in 20 pts for Wheaton Academy, which nearly rallied from 7-pt deficit in final 1:25.
Girls
TEAM, SYNOPSIS
TRINITY 52 St. Viator 38
Non-conference
Caprice Smith tossed in 16 pts to pace the Blazers (18-8). Toni Carter added 10 pts for Trinity, while Krista Mayyou led St. Viator (14-12) with 12 pts.
FREMD 71 Maria 28
Non-conference
Nicole Rinaldi tallied 12 pts and Alie Ridge and Kim Carmody each chipped in 10 to lead Vikings (20-7).
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Chicago Latin 64 St. Scholastica 36
St. Gregory regional
Elizabeth Hansen and Sarah Dickerson-Locke each scored 13 in 1st half and finished with 18 and 17, respectively, for Romans (25-3). Carly Verhey added 15 pts for Latin. Abiola Amure led St. Scholastica (13-14) with 11.
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