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Loyola's Connor Barrett (left) looks to drive around Maine South's Kavin Wattanayuth on Friday, March 1, 2019.

Boys basketball notes: Connor Barrett’s return spurs Loyola past Maine South

March 3, 2019 at 4:40 p.m.

When Loyola senior guard Connor Barrett was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right foot in late January, the chances of his return to the court looked slim. “I...

Evanston's Kayla Henning (23) tries to drive past Maine West's Angela Dugalic on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019.

Evanston focuses on accomplishments after nearly upsetting Maine West in sectional final

February 23, 2019 at 8:14 p.m.

An all-conference player as a sophomore, Evanston junior point guard Kayla Henning has spent much of the season trying to return to top form after having knee surgery last April....

Evanston's Tyler Mayne (21) defends as Maine South's Nicole Scales drives to the basket on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019.

Tyler Mayne’s defense helps Evanston stop Maine South for 4A regional title

February 18, 2019 at 12:33 p.m.

Evanston junior Tyler Mayne might not have drawn too much attention for her performance in the Wildkits’ 63-46 win against Maine South on Friday in a Class 4A regional final...

Niles North's Aquan Smart takes a shot during a game against Glenbrook South on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019.

Boys basketball notes: Niles North finds its form by toppling Glenbrook South

January 28, 2019 at 4:27 p.m.

With a roster featuring returning players, transfers and newcomers, the Niles North boys basketball team spent the first six weeks of the season learning to play together. The Vikings were...

Glenbrook South's Will King (14) drives past Niles North's Robert Milam-Pryor on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018.

A passing grade: Will King assists Glenbrook South’s resurgence

January 14, 2019 at 2:58 p.m.

In the midst of a strong senior season, Glenbrook South point guard Will King seemed to take his game to another level last week. The 6-4, 185-pound King had 19...

Glenbrook North's Frank Siegien (34) shoots over Maine East defenders on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018.

Brian Johnson always in position to make a big shot for Glenbrook North

January 6, 2019 at 1:57 p.m.

Though Glenbrook North went 1-3 at the highly competitive Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic and entered the new year with an 8-8 record, longtime coach Dave Weber remains upbeat about the...

Trey Calvin, seen here shooting against Benet last season, is a Wright State recruit and is part of one of the most dynamic backcourts in the state.

The Wright State of mind: Trey Calvin leads St. Viator in quest to make state

December 30, 2018 at 3:25 p.m.

At 6-foot-1 and 160 pounds, St. Viator senior Trey Calvin looks like a point guard. He also handles the ball and passes like a point guard. But the label would...

Glenbrook South's Kristin Ralston (31), seen here shooting a 3-pointer last season, has stepped up as a senior. Next school year, she'll play at Johns Hopkins.

Two seasons into her ‘new adventure,’ Kristin Ralston thriving at Glenbrook South

December 17, 2018 at 9:32 p.m.

When Glenbrook South senior forward Kristin Ralston committed to Division III Johns Hopkins earlier this fall, it was the second time she picked a school where she would play basketball....

Maine East's Ali Sabet dribbles the ball during a game against Highland Park on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018.

Maine East’s Ali Sabet aims to turn shooting success into college commitment

December 11, 2018 at 6:17 p.m.

Maine East senior guard Ali Sabet and Blue Demons coach Dave Genis first met nine years ago, when Sabet was a third-grader attending Genis’ camp. “Yeah, I do remember that,...

Highland Park's Val Oplchenski (33) is healthy once again after missing his sophomore season due to a knee injury.

Val Oplchenski grateful for health, chance to play at Highland Park

December 11, 2018 at 6:09 p.m.

After missing his sophomore season with a torn ACL and meniscus in his right knee, Highland Park junior forward Val Oplchenski said he is appreciating everything about being part of...

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