Macon history: Meridian captures Class 1A title
In only its second appearance at the state finals, Macon Meridian emerged as the best team in Class 1A with a 63-53 victory over Woodlawn on Saturday at Carver Arena....
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1A boys basketball semifinal: Macon Meridian 51, Annawan 47
Macon Meridian jumped out to a big lead, then held on to defeat Annawan 51-47 Friday in the Class 1A semifinals at Carver Arena. Meridian (30-2) will take on Woodlawn...
3 of Young’s big guns are questionable
While one key player on Young's boys basketball team may return for Friday's sectional championship matchup against De La Salle, the status of two others is in doubt. Three-point-shooting specialist...
Ex-Marshall coach, players teaming up for sequel to “Hoop Dreams”
Former Marshall basketball coach Lamont Bryant is starring in a movie with one of his former players, Patrick Beverly. Set to premiere March 27 at Chatham 14 Theatre, 210 W....
Johnsburg, Hillcrest fall short
The points came so easily early on, it didn't seem likely Johnsburg would be left scrambling for just one more. Johnsburg scored the game's first 10 points and held a...
3A: Hillcrest falls to Peoria Richwoods
Through all the missed free throws and layups that went awry, Uniquah Hampton never gave up. The Hillcrest junior tried to ignite a late rally all by herself in the...
Bob Sakamoto’s news and notes
Watch out for Warren. The future of its basketball program bodes well thanks to an undefeated freshman team. Leading the way inside is 6-foot-7-inch Nathan Boothe, whose older sister, Sarah--a...
Public League playoffs: North Lawndale KOs Young
When North Lawndale gets in trouble, the Phoenix has an explosive fall-back plan. It's called "Taylor Time." John Taylor erupted for 11 of his game-high 22 points in the fourth...
Hyde Park routs Foreman for berth in title game
It's been a long wait, but Hyde Park advanced to its first Public League title game in 53 years after blowing out No. 6 Foreman 64-44 Wednesday night at DePaul....
Seeking the right defense
Calvin Davis has been down this road before. Davis was a basketball star at Dunbar from 1972-76, and back then the atmosphere at Public League basketball games was as intense...