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Jack Hoiberg (left) scored 20 points as Hinsdale Central defeated OPRF 67-60 on Saturday.

Jack Hoiberg, Chris Eck lead Hinsdale Central over OPRF

June 6, 2018 at 6:01 a.m.

Hinsdale Central and Oak Park-River Forest both entered Saturday's game with unbeaten marks in the West Suburban Silver. After one half of play, little separate the teams as the Red...

Jordan Gray gave York solid production in the low post during the Jack Tosh Holiday Classic.

Inconsistency hinders York at Jack Tosh tournament

June 6, 2018 at 11:29 a.m.

Halfway through the Jack Tosh Holiday Classic, the York boys basketball team found itself in the midst of a five-game losing streak, with each loss occurring at home. The Dukes...

Hinsdale South's Zion Griffin was named to the Jack Tosh all-tournament team, averaging 17.5 points over four games.

Zion Griffin stands out at both ends for Hinsdale South basketball

June 6, 2018 at 11:26 a.m.

Hinsdale South junior forward Zion Griffin knew his team needed to turn things around. A dismal second quarter put them behind 37-28 to Waubonsie Valley on Dec. 26 in the...

IC Catholic's Austin Reed scored a team-high 18 points in the Knights' 53-51 victory over Fenton on Dec. 13.

Austin Reed serves as ‘catalyst’ for IC Catholic basketball

June 8, 2018 at 4:06 p.m.

One attribute of a good team is an ability to win games despite not playing its best — or feeling its best. IC Catholic's Austin Reed was fighting off a...

Paige Bareck, blocking a shot against York on Dec. 6, fills up the stat sheet for Hinsdale Central

Paige Bareck leads Hinsdale Central at both ends of court

June 8, 2018 at 5:35 p.m.

Hinsdale Central senior point guard Paige Bareck serves as both the offensive and defensive engine for the Red Devils girls basketball team. When she is playing as well as she...

York's Danielle Dennis grabs a rebound in front of Hinsdale Central's Paige Bareck during the Dukes' 60-54 victory on Dec. 6.

York clamps down on defense to rally past Hinsdale Central

June 8, 2018 at 6:48 p.m.

The York girls basketball team found itself in a difficult spot going into the second half against Hinsdale Central on Tuesday. The Dukes responded by adjusting their defense, both strategically...

Analise Hernandez will again start at point guard for Elmwood Park in her third varsity season.

Metro Suburban girls basketball preview

June 9, 2018 at 2:01 a.m.

Pioneer Press previews the area girls basketball teams in the Metro Suburban Conference ahead of the 2016-17 season. Elmwood Park Coach: Kelly Guilde 2015-16 record: 6-22 (3-7 Metro Suburban), lost...

Sidney Bugaieski is one of Lyons' top returning players entering her junior season.

West Suburban Silver girls basketball preview

June 9, 2018 at 1:41 a.m.

Pioneer Press previews the area girls basketball teams in the West Suburban Silver ahead of the 2016-17 season. Hinsdale Central Coach: Tom McKenna 2015-16 record: 14-17 (4-8 West Suburban Silver),...

IC Catholic's Luke Ricobene runs for a touchdown during the Knights' 48-14 victory over Wilmington on Saturday in the Class 3A quarterfinals.

Luke Ricobene, IC Catholic dismantle Wilmington in 3A quarterfinals

June 9, 2018 at 2:54 a.m.

On the first play from scrimmage, IC Catholic junior quarterback Luke Ricobene faked a handoff to senior running back Jordan Rowell, moved left, found an opening, eluded a couple of...

Jordan Rowell runs for one of his four first-half touchdowns Saturday as IC Catholic defeated Paxton-Buckley-Loda 65-0 in a Class 3A second-round football playoff game in Elmhurst.

Jordan Rowell’s big first half leads IC Catholic to 3A quarterfinals

June 9, 2018 at 5:01 a.m.

IC Catholic senior running back Jordan Rowell got the Knights off to the fast start Saturday they didn't get in their playoff opener last week. Rowell scored four first-half rushing...

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