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Andrew's Michael Bobber, left, works the ball at the top of the key against Sandburg during a game in Tinley Park on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019.

‘It was time to step up’: Noah O’Connor, Michael Bobber power Andrew to OT upset of Sandburg

December 17, 2019 at 11:39 p.m.

Coming into the game, the star of Andrew's season had been junior point guard Jolo Amoranto, who was averaging 18 points. Two other players, however, took the spotlight Tuesday night...

Hillcrest's Kenton Wright puts up a shot against Oak Lawn during a game on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019.

‘We have so much talent on this team’: Kenton Wright, Julius Rollins combine forces as Hillcrest tops Eisenhower

December 13, 2019 at 10:31 p.m.

The majority of Friday night's game was a back-and-forth battle, but Kenton Wright and Julius Rollins flipped the switch for Hillcrest. The win was up for grabs heading into the...

Hillcrest's Kenton Wright lays in a shot against Oak Lawn during a South Suburban Conference crossover in Oak Lawn on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019.

‘It’s going to be a really special team to watch’: Jakobi Heady, Julius Rollins lift Hillcrest past Oak Lawn

December 8, 2019 at 8:39 a.m.

The numbers definitely pointed in Oak Lawn's direction Friday night. Senior point guard Trey Ward scored 25 points. Senior guard/forward Sami Osmani added 23 for the Spartans. But in a...

St. Laurence's Nate Thomas (28) heads toward the end zone to give the Vikings a 35-28 lead over Simeon in the Prep Bowl held in Burbank on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019.

‘This was the first step’: Nate Thomas scores 3 TDs as St. Laurence wins first Prep Bowl in 41 years

December 1, 2019 at 9:15 a.m.

After the special teams came through for St. Laurence, junior running back Nate Thomas put the exclamation point on a special performance Friday. Thomas scored the go-ahead touchdown — his...

St. Rita's Michael Gaughan comes up with an interception against Hillcrest during a Class 5A state quarterfinal game in Country Club Hills on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019.

‘It was a great game’: Kaleb Brown scores twice as St. Rita rolls past Hillcrest in 5A state quarterfinals

November 24, 2019 at 7:45 a.m.

A fumble on one drive. Penalties on the other. Hillcrest had two chances early to take the lead Saturday in the Class 5A state quarterfinals, driving deep into St. Rita...

Homewood Flossmoor's Sean Allen rushes in for a touchdown against Neuqua Valley during a Class 8A second-round playoff game in Flossmoor on Saturday, Nov. 9. 2019.

‘Make every play count’: Sean Allen rushes for 4 TDs as Homewood-Flossmoor runs past Neuqua Valley

November 9, 2019 at 10:45 p.m.

Once Sean Allen got going for Homewood-Flossmoor, the junior running back was virtually unstoppable Saturday night. The 5-foot-9, 170-pound Allen shifted the Class 8A second-round playoff game in favor of...

Lincoln-Way East's A.J. Henning (3) dives to make catch and convert a 2-point conversion against Plainfield South in the Class 8A first-round playoff game in Frankfort on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019.

‘This was assignment football’: Plainfield South runs out of options in loss to Lincoln-Way East

November 1, 2019 at 10:35 p.m.

As was expected, Lincoln Way East proved to be too much for Plainfield South to handle on either side of the ball Friday night. On offense, senior quarterback Kyle Quinn...

Richards' Javon Robinson (3) looks downfield for a receiver to get open against Eisenhower during a game in Blue Island on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019.

‘All three phases did some good things’: Richards strong from start to finish in win over Eisenhower

October 26, 2019 at 12:23 a.m.

Richards started quickly Friday night, completing a 45-yard pass from quarterback Javon Robinson to wide receiver Sebastian Lasak. The Bulldogs continued to impose their will on offense from there, scoring...

Homewood-Flossmoor's Sean Allen (5) breaks through the line and rushes in for the touchdown against Bolingbrook with with 9:09 left in the third quarter during a game on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019.

‘I ran like a missile’: Jaylen Olokun can’t be stopped as Homewood-Floosmoor edges Bolingbrook

October 19, 2019 at 1:03 a.m.

Junior linebacker Jaylen Olokun was ferocious but ended up with just one sack Friday night for Homewood-Flossmoor. When the final score flashed on the scoreboard, however, Olokun could finally stop...

Richards' Andre Jefferson (55) works his way toward Reavis quarterback Matt O'Malley (2) during a game in Oak Lawn on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019.

‘The goal remains the same’: Trishawn Lott takes over in backfield as Richards routs Reavis

October 5, 2019 at 1:06 a.m.

Trishawn Lott took care of the offense, rushing for 100-plus yards and scoring two touchdowns. Kasean Terry took care of the defense, leading Richards in tackles and scored a touchdown...

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