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Mount Carmel's Sergio Lemley, left, has his hand raised in celebration after winning the state championship at 113 pounds in Champaign on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020.

Sandburg’s Mike Bosco pulls off late move to win Class 3A state championship with a 44-0 record: ‘I knew at that point it was do or die’

February 23, 2020 at 3:33 a.m.

In the last chapter of his high school career, Sandburg senior Mike Bosco decided he wasn't going to be a passive observer. Bosco executed a pivotal takedown in the third...

‘I got the shot I wanted’: Marcus Skeete banks in a fadeaway 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift Waubonsie Valley over Naperville Central

February 22, 2020 at 12:25 a.m.

Waubonsie Valley's Marcus Skeete said he knew "exactly how much time there was" when he got the ball in the final seconds of Friday's game. Skeete banked in a fadeaway...

‘There is more attention on me now’: Zeke Williams steps into the spotlight as a sophomore for Naperville North

February 20, 2020 at 1:06 p.m.

Whether it was coach Gene Nolan or star forward Tom Welch, Naperville North's Zeke Williams had the best possible safety net in place last season. "My coach told me it...

Boys basketball notes: Naperville Central gives opponents an icy ‘treatment’ with Kyle Baskin’s defense

February 18, 2020 at 1:11 p.m.

While Baskin-Robbins is famously known for having 31 flavors of ice cream, Naperville Central junior Kyle Baskin puts opponents on ice with a distinctive flavor all his own. The Redhawks...

Sandburg's Sammie Hayes, right, gains control against Hinsdale Central's Cody Tavoso in a 106-pound championship match of the Class 3A Hinsdale Central Sectional on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020.

Wrestling notes: ‘Intense competitor’ Kevin Zimmer keeps pinning and winning at 220 pounds for Sandburg

February 17, 2020 at 2:47 p.m.

Sandburg's Kevin Zimmer goes into every match with a plan in mind. He wants to win by pin. "I use my athleticism to my advantage," he said. "When I get...

Lemont's Grant LaDuke, top, gains control against Downers Grove South's Robert Major during the Rex Whitlatch Invitational at Hinsdale Central on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.

Daily Southtown wrestling rankings and wrestler of the week for Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020

February 17, 2020 at 11:59 a.m.

Top 10 With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Mount Carmel 9-1 (1) 2. Sandburg 23-5 (2) 3. Lockport 19-0 (3) 4. Lemont 27-2 (4) 5. Joliet...

Michael Wood scores on putback as time expires to send Naperville Central past Neuqua Valley: ‘He loves doing that gritty work’

February 15, 2020 at 2:13 p.m.

In the aftermath of Friday's thrilling victory, senior guard/forward Cameron Dougherty delivered an apt description of Naperville Central teammate Michael Wood. "Mike is always in the right spot at the...

Combo guard Matt Reid begins to find his rhythm again for Benet: ‘I knew when I got back everybody would be there to help pick me back up’

February 13, 2020 at 2:09 p.m.

Benet senior Matt Reid has experienced a roller-coaster season. In the first month, the combo guard thrived as the Redwings played without starting center Colin Crothers, who was recovering from...

Naperville North’s Matthew Maschmeier goes preferred walk-on route at Kansas State: ‘I am going to have a chip on my shoulder’

February 13, 2020 at 1:14 p.m.

The question of where came down to answering the question of why for Naperville North senior Matthew Maschmeier. "My dream was right there in front of me," he said. "My...

Waubonsie Valley's Ben Schwieger (3) scoops up a shot during a game on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020.

Boys basketball notes: Donovan Navarro settles into a groove at point guard for Neuqua Valley

February 11, 2020 at 12:03 p.m.

In a moment, everything came together for Neuqua Valley's Donovan Navarro. The senior point guard watched as junior forward Connor Davis hit a 37-foot 3-pointer at the buzzer in Friday's...

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