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Andrew's Jolo Amoranto (1) drives to the basket against Lincoln-Way Central during a game in Tinley Park on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.

Michael Bobber hadn’t made a 3-pointer in four games. He made four as Andrew won in OT to clinch its third conference title in 44 years.

March 9, 2021 at 10:24 p.m.

It had been a while since Andrew's Michael Bobber made a 3-pointer. By his own count, at least four games. The 6-foot-3 senior forward made up for that against Lincoln-Way...

Lemont's Kyle Kostes (2) goes in the for the layup against Richards' Santiago Rios during a game on Monday, March 1, 2021.

Column: Was it too short? Yes. Was Hillcrest too good? Yes. Let’s look back, and forward, at a truncated boys basketball season.

March 9, 2021 at 11:54 a.m.

The boys basketball season is its final week. Was it too short? Yes. Did anyone complain to me about having to wear a mask? No. Every coach and player I...

Richards' Ladarius Kelley looks to make a play against Eisenhower during a game in Blue Island on Friday, March 5, 2021.

King Anthony: Taylor continues to be a ‘one-man show’ with another double-double as Richards rolls past Eisenhower

March 5, 2021 at 10:09 p.m.

The Anthony Taylor Show rolled Friday night into Eisenhower, and it didn't disappoint. The 6-foot-7 senior forward scored 21 points, pulled down 10 rebounds and dished out four assists for...

Former Marquette guard Jerel McNeal, now an assistant coach at Hillcrest, puts up a shot against Kentucky during a game in the first round of the NCAA South Regional on Thursday, March 20, 2008.

Column: Jerel McNeal made the NBA with the Phoenix Suns. He’s played all around the world. For now, he’s giving back at Hillcrest.

March 4, 2021 at 12:14 p.m.

Jerel McNeal has seen the world. He has played basketball professionally in Belgium, Italy, China, Greece, Germany and Israel. McNeal has never forgotten, however, the positive effect others made on...

Richards' Anthony Taylor glides in for the basket against T.F. South during a game in Oak Lawn on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020.

Daily Southtown boys basketball rankings and player of the week for Friday, March 5, 2021

March 4, 2021 at 10:40 a.m.

Top 10 With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Hillcrest 9-0 (1) 2. Homewood-Flossmoor 8-1 (2) 3. Brother Rice 8-0 (4) 4. Lemont 8-1 (6) 5. Thornton...

Homewood-Flossmoor linebacker Malyk Jones explains a drill during the first official day of practice in Flossmoor on Wednesday, March 3, 2021.

Column: For Malyk Jones, the first official day of football practice is ‘like a dream come true.’ Homewood-Flossmoor is grateful in more ways than one.

March 3, 2021 at 6:42 p.m.

Homewood-Flossmoor linebacker Malyk Jones looked around for a few seconds, the bright sunshine and nearly 60-degree temperature causing his eyes to squint above his mask. "This is perfect," Jones said,...

Oak Forest's Drew Pagnusat (24) scores on a layup against Evergreen Park during a game in Evergreen Park on Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

Drawing the tough assignment, Oak Forest’s Drew Pagnusat scores 17 points and plays lockdown defense in win over Evergreen Park

March 2, 2021 at 10:53 p.m.

Oak Forest's Drew Pagnusat earned the assignment Tuesday night of guarding Evergreen Park's Nolan Sexton. That's been a difficult task for most players. Sexton, a freshman guard, is averaging 15...

Sandburg coach Scott Peters observes his team against Homewood-Flossmoor on Friday, Sept. 30, 2016.

Column: There could be snow. There could be sleet. But a high school football season like no other is set to begin.

March 2, 2021 at 1:12 p.m.

Are you ready for some high school football? You better be. Ready or not, the season is here. Thankfully. Wednesday marks the first official day of practice. Yes, on March...

Hillcrest's Hamahrie Bowers goes in for the basket against Oak Forest during a game in Oak Forest on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021.

After missing four games due to an injury, Kent State recruit Julius Rollins scores 26 points off bench to lift Hillcrest past Oak Forest

February 25, 2021 at 9:22 p.m.

Hillcrest's Julius Rollins has been a thorn in the side of many opponents during his three-year varsity career. Oak Forest coach Matt Manzke understands that better than most. "Rollins has...

Andrew's Jolo Amoranto makes a move around a defender against Sandburg during a game on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019.

Column: Jolo Amoranto’s breakout season for Andrew began in the backyard, playing one-on-one against his toughest opponent. His dad.

February 25, 2021 at 11:58 a.m.

The backyard. Jolo Amoranto has spent hours upon hours developing his basketball skills behind his family's house. He wore out dozens of nets. Banked thousands of shots off the backboard....

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