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Marian Catholic's Taylor Bolton (33) puts pressure on Joliet Catholic's Camryn Kinsella in a half-court press during an East Suburban Catholic Conference game in Chicago Heights on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023.

Three cheers for Marian Catholic’s Taylor Bolton. She goes from cheerleader to ‘one of the best shooters around.’

December 4, 2023 at 10:31 p.m.

It's hard to fathom now, but Marian Catholic's Taylor Bolton started out as a cheerleader. Then Bolton ended up getting a little bored, so in sixth grade, she began playing...

Aaliyah Flores, who's starting on the varsity as a freshman for St. Laurence, poses before a game in Burbank on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

On fire. St. Laurence’s Aaliyah Flores makes it look easy as a freshman on varsity. ‘Really, it’s not that hard.’

December 4, 2023 at 9:59 a.m.

St. Laurence's Aaliyah Flores doesn't have much concern about playing on the varsity. The freshman guard knew she had the skill level to compete on that level, but there's a...

Homewood-Flossmoor's Jaeda Murphy (20) goes in for a layup against Crete-Monee during a nonconference game in Flossmoor on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023.

Gregg Voss’ Daily Southtown girls basketball rankings and player of the week

December 4, 2023 at 9:13 a.m.

Lincoln-Way Central holds the top spot, while Homewood-Flossmoor, St. Laurence, Sandburg move up. H-F's Jaeda Murphy is the player of the week. Top 10 With records through Sunday and previous...

Oak Lawn's Teagan Krzystof (1) puts up a 3-point shot against Hillcrest's Da'Jha Johnson (2) during a South Suburban Conference crossover in Oak Lawn on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.

It’s a case of Da’Jha vu as Da’Jha Johnson scores 29 points to rally Hillcrest past Oak Lawn. ‘Don’t give up.’

December 1, 2023 at 11:29 p.m.

Even if things aren't going well, Hillcrest's Da'Jha Johnson has a flair for the dramatic. The sophomore guard doesn't worry about the score or whether the Hawks are winning or...

Sandburg's Zoe Trunk (12) drives to the basket for a layup against Tinley Park during a nonconference game in Orland Park on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023.

Twin sisters Zoe and Olivia Trunk work in tandem to rev up Sandburg’s offense. ‘We really support each other.’

November 28, 2023 at 9:05 p.m.

Twin sisters Zoe and Olivia Trunk have been playing basketball together since second grade. As sophomore guards for Sandburg, they are already in their second season of making a difference...

Lincoln-Way Central's Lina Panos (30) gets fouled under the basket during a SouthWest Suburban Red game in New Lenox on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023.

Gregg Voss’ Daily Southtown girls basketball rankings and player of the week

November 28, 2023 at 7:00 a.m.

Lincoln-Way Central takes over the top spot and Lincoln-Way East moves up, while St. Laurence's Kathleen Martin is the player of the week. Top 10 With records through Monday and...

Reavis junior Kylie Frixen looks to pass during a game against Shepard on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020.

No Frixen friction. Karl coaches Chicago Christian. Ella plays for Reavis. And Ella won. ‘Especially since we won.’

November 27, 2023 at 8:46 p.m.

Defense and rebounding are the name of the game for Reavis' Ella Frixen. The senior guard can also make some noise on offense, however, which is something Chicago Christian coach...

Nazareth's James Penley (11) stiff-arms Joliet Catholic's Zachary Beitler (9) during the Class 5A state championship game at Illinois State's Hancock Stadium in Normal on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.

Tavon Rice makes fashion statement for Mount Carmel. ‘It re-ripped the first drive.’ Plus, state football notes.

November 25, 2023 at 11:24 p.m.

Senior defensive lineman Tavon Rice started Saturday's game for Mount Carmel in typical fashion, wearing his usual No. 71 jersey. And that's where all his troubles began. Playing for a...

Mount Carmel's Kevin Gardner (19) plows his way into the end zone for his first of two touchdowns against Downers Grove North in the first half of the Class 7A state championship game at Illinois State University's Hancock Stadium in Normal on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.

Kevin Gardner says he dreamed of winning a state championship for Mount Carmel. And scoring two TDs. ‘It’s awesome.’

November 25, 2023 at 10:42 p.m.

Unlike several of his Mount Carmel teammates, senior wide receiver Kevin Gardner doesn't really have a cool nickname. He simply goes by KG. But perhaps after what happened Saturday night,...

Oak Lawn's Maeve Hassett (11) sets the ball against Andrew during the Class 4A Eisenhower Regional semifinals in Blue Island on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023.

Maeve Hassett, Oak Lawn’s only senior, handles leadership role. Once again. ‘She wants to be part of something.’

November 24, 2023 at 7:17 p.m.

Maeve Hassett is getting used to this leadership deal for Oak Lawn. The 5-foot-6 guard is the only senior this season for the Spartans in basketball. If that sounds familiar,...

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