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OPRF's Eddie Bolivar (left) defeats Addison Trail's Jake Matthews on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019.

Wrestling notes: OPRF coasts to another 3A regional title

February 4, 2019 at 8:21 p.m.

Oak Park-River Forest wrestler Daemyen Middlebrooks combines athleticism with an unorthodox style. Most of the time, his opponents don’t know what to expect. “When I go out there, I just...

OPRF's Joe Chapman (right) and Leyden's Ronald Massari compete at 152 pounds on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019.

Wrestling notes: Ronald Massari finds his form in first season with Leyden

February 4, 2019 at 6:58 p.m.

In the 152-pound championship match Saturday at the Class 3A Lane Regional, Ronald Massari of Leyden faced off against Joe Chapman of Oak Park-River Forest. The two wrestlers needed no...

Naperville North's Tom Welch (1) elevates for a shot against Waubonsie Valley's Marcus Skeete during a game on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019.

The X-factor: Waubonsie Valley struggles in rematch loss to Tom Welch-led Naperville North

January 26, 2019 at 1:59 a.m.

When Naperville North faced Waubonsie Valley for the first time this season, Tom Welch was playing in an All-American soccer game about 1,200 miles away in Orlando, Fla. He was...

St. Charles East's Cody Mitchell goes for a layup against West Aurora's Moshe Rogers (4) and Hezekiah Salter (22) on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019.

Flip the script: Cody Mitchell gets St. Charles East rolling in win over West Aurora

January 28, 2019 at 2:42 p.m.

Momentum is the most unpredictable of qualities. West Aurora had it. St. Charles East was eager to reclaim it. Senior Cody Mitchell emphatically altered the Saints’ fortunes. Mitchell scored 22...

Waubonsie Valley's Marcus Skeete (3) passes off between Elgin defenders Giovoni Griffin (20), Xavier Bonds and Trey Yarber (3) during the Burlington Central MLK Classic on Monday, January 21, 2019.

Energy source: Caymen Woods delivers defense, rebounding for Waubonsie Valley vs. Elgin

January 21, 2019 at 7:54 p.m.

Sometimes a single play illustrates the divide between two teams. Waubonsie Valley forward Caymen Woods made such a display by grabbing a second-quarter rebound and going coast to coast for...

Waubonsie Valley's Marcus Skeete (3) puts up a shot in front of Hampshire's Jeremy Rosa Jr. (32) at the Burlington Central MLK Classic on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019.

Numbers game: Marcus Skeete’s all-around play helps Waubonsie Valley win twice at Burlington Central

January 20, 2019 at 4:38 p.m.

Waubonsie Valley forward Marcus Skeete is built to optimize his game and adapt to any situation. At 6-feet-4, Skeete has the size to play on the inside. The junior also...

Notre Dame's Anthony Sayles drives between St. Viator defenders Jeremiah Hernandez (left) and Jack Mahoney on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019.

Standout sophomores Anthony Sayles, Troy D’Amico guide Notre Dame past St. Viator

January 13, 2019 at 8:22 p.m.

Coming into the season, the scouting report on Anthony Sayles was to play off him, deny penetration and force him into taking perimeter shots. Sayles worked vigorously to transform that...

West Aurora's Marquise Walker (15) moves around DeKalb's Trenton Kyler to score on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019.

Marquise Walker’s free throws help West Aurora finish off DeKalb for fifth straight victory

January 6, 2019 at 4:19 p.m.

With each game Marquise Walker is becoming more comfortable and attuned to playing with his new teammates at West Aurora. A senior transfer from Curie, Walker was bound to experience...

Larkin's Jashon Johnson-Neals (21) pulls down a rebound between St. Joseph's Brandon Malone (23) and Antonio Hardaway (33) during the consolation final of the Proviso West Holiday Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018.

Hungry hearts: Victor Perez powers Larkin in consolation final loss at Proviso West Holiday Tournament

January 2, 2019 at 4:04 p.m.

Playing in his final game at the Proviso West Holiday Tournament, Larkin guard Victor Perez was determined to prove a point. “We have a lot of heart and hunger on...

Jacobs' Jaden Henderson (22) passes around King's Isaiah Kelly in the Hinkle Holiday Classic on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018.

Happy Henderson: Junior guard/forward Jaden Henderson sparks Jacobs to upset of King in pool play

December 27, 2018 at 5:49 p.m.

In the closing minutes, junior guard/forward Jaden Henderson looked to punctuate one of his best performances of the season for Jacobs with a highlight-reel dunk. The ball caromed hard off...

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