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Curtis Dilworth of Thornton driving to the net past Isaac Panfil of Lincoln-Way Central.

Boys hoops: No. 9 Thornton downs Lincoln-Way Central from deep

May 12, 2019 at 7:12 p.m.

Lincoln-Way Central and Thornton entered Friday with 19 combined wins, and the first quarter was nearly even. But Thornton overpowered the Knights in the second quarter with its 3-point shooting...

Marian Catholic's Myles Howard (33) goes up and is fouled by Thornton's Orlando Allen Jr. on Wednesday, December 30, 2015.

Boys hoops: No. 15 Thornton tops No. 11 Marian Catholic for Big Dipper title

May 25, 2019 at 1:38 p.m.

Thornton wanted more than to win another Big Dipper Tournament championship. The No. 15 Wildcats hoped to stake their claim among the best teams in the Chicago area. They made...

Conant forward Ryan Davis (25) and Conant's Michael Downing (15) defend Fremd forward Brian Dompke (35) during the first half on Friday, Dec. 18, 2015, in Hoffman Estates.

Boys hoops: Conant zone turns tables on Fremd

May 12, 2019 at 7:07 p.m.

Conant's offense gave a big assist to its defense on Friday night in Hoffman Estates. The Cougars overcame a nine-point halftime deficit to beat Fremd 45-38, holding the Vikings to...

Kenneth Sanders (5) and Terrell Jones (24) of Phillips celebrate a 47-13 win over Marengo in the Class 4A semifinal game at Gately Stadium Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015.

Prep football: Phillips one step closer to CPL’s first state title

May 12, 2019 at 6:58 p.m.

Marengo and Phillips waited through a 40-minute delay Saturday night as the field at Gately Stadium was plowed by a pickup truck. Snow or no snow, it didn't matter to...

St. Laurence's Brett Bittner (84) is tackled by Tinley Park's Trevor Koepke (21) (left) and Tinley Park's Maurice Robinson (7).

Alex Martinez, Fayezon Smart team up to lead St. Laurence into semis

June 16, 2018 at 11:30 a.m.

St. Laurence quarterback Alex Martinez and running back Fayezon Smart are good friends off the field. On the field, they're a lethal combination for their opponents. Martinez and Smart teamed...

Tinley Park's Daniel McCullough (15) attempts to shake St. Laurence's Jimmy Burnette (2) before being tackled during a Class 5A quarterfinal playoff game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, in Burbank.

5A football: St. Laurence airs it out to shake off Tinley Park

May 12, 2019 at 6:56 p.m.

St. Laurence quarterback Alex Martinez and running back Fayezon Smart teamed up for two first-quarter touchdowns as the Vikings rolled to a 36-9 victory against Tinley Park on Saturday night...

Naperville Central's Luke Brady prepares to collide with Ray Braun of Waubonsie Valley during a Class 8A quarterfinal Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015.

8A football: Max Ihry guides Waubonsie Valley past Naperville Central

May 12, 2019 at 6:55 p.m.

It's all about leaving a legacy now for Waubonsie Valley. Three weeks ago, the Warriors squeaked into the playoffs at 5-4. Now, they are the last DuPage Valley Conference team...

Loyola's Dara Laja (1) runs in for a touchdown during a second round Class 8A playoff game against Stevenson on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015.

8A football: Loyola completely dominant in win against Stevenson

May 12, 2019 at 6:53 p.m.

The more Stevenson and Loyola meet in the playoffs, the bigger the revenge factor becomes. The schools met in the postseason for the third straight year Saturday in Wilmette, and...

Prep football: Bradley-Bourbonnais into quarterfinals for first time since 1991

May 12, 2019 at 6:52 p.m.

Bradley-Bourbonnais entered the Class 7A playoffs looking to make some noise. The Boilermakers were heard loud and clear Friday night, defeating Geneva 41-22 in Bradley. The win puts the Boilers...

St. Charles North quarterback Zach Mettetal (15) scrambles around the left end for a touchdown as Charlie Weidenbach (9) of Benet gives chase on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015.

Prep football: Benet breaks through against St. Charles North

May 12, 2019 at 6:51 p.m.

Benet didn't want to end another season with a disappointing first-round playoff loss. The Redwings lost their postseason opener the past two years. So they made that their focal point,...

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