Gene Chamberlain

Junior guard Isamar Garcia called it a treat for Harvest Christian when former teammate Paulina Castro stopped by this season to watch the Lions play. A 5-foot-8 freshman guard for...

Nik Balkcom and Jacobs' other guards like overplaying opponents defensively because 6-foot-9 Cameron Krutwig is back protecting the basket. Krutwig aside, Balkcom is a defensive force in his own right....

When the second half began Friday night, the moment of truth arrived for Elgin senior Courtese Cooper. He made a statement on behalf of the Maroons and possibly for his...

Senior center/forward Cameron Krutwig continues to set the bar high for Jacobs. In this case, he's entered a league of his own. The 6-foot-8 Krutwig became the first Golden Eagles...

Larkin junior Jalen Shaw estimates he has grown half a foot since starting high school, including two more inches since last year. It's a good deal of clothing to go...

Former colleague Mike Nadel used to like saying sports writers pull for the story and not for a team or competitor. Sometimes, they're one in the same. In 2016, the...

When Elgin Community College guard Chris Benjamin stepped back Thursday and drilled a 3-pointer from the side with 11:26 to play, the Spartans' path to victory looked clear. In this...

Kaneland traded basket for basket with unbeaten Burlington Central through three quarters of Wednesday's quarterfinal game at the Plano Christmas Classic. In the fourth quarter, it wasn't as easy for...