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Waubonsie Valley's Moses Wilson (4) drives the baseline past Metea Valley's Connor Lavery during a DuPage Valley Conference game in Aurora on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023.

Lean and lanky Moses Wilson erupts for game-high 17 points as Waubonsie Valley tops Metea. ‘He’s a big-time player.’

December 9, 2023 at 9:16 a.m.

Junior forward Moses Wilson is very capable of laying down the law for Waubonsie Valley. Who knew? Well, senior guard/forward Treshawn Blissett, for one. "Moses has been my little brother...

Batavia's CJ Valente (40) moves in for the shot after getting past St. Charles North's Parker Reinke (12) during a DuKane Conference game in St. Charles on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023.

Second thoughts? Batavia’s CJ Valente was all about basketball before football season. ‘I’m looking at my options.’

December 7, 2023 at 11:06 a.m.

Decisions, decisions, decisions. Like many high school seniors, Batavia's CJ Valente has plenty to ponder as he prepares for his future. One question, though, looms large and overshadows the rest...

West Aurora's Gabriel Gonzales (24) runs up the court against Oswego East during a Southwest Prairie Conference game in Aurora on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.

Gabriel Gonzales gets a charge, or even two, as West Aurora snaps Oswego East win streak. ‘Taking it step by step.’

December 6, 2023 at 11:53 a.m.

Gabriel Gonzales said moving to varsity at West Aurora has been an adjustment. But the 6-foot-7 junior forward, who was struggling to earn playing time, came off the bench Tuesday...

Metea Valley's James Parker (14) goes for a layup against Oswego's Dasean Patton (23) during a nonconference game in Oswegoon Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023.

Ever since summer, James Parker takes over driver’s seat for Metea Valley. ‘It was like coach handed me the keys.’

December 5, 2023 at 7:47 a.m.

Opponents had best beware when facing James Parker and Metea Valley. A 5-foot-10 senior point guard, Parker often has the ball in his hands on offense, making good things happen...

Aurora Christian's Marshawn Cocroft, right, drives as IMSA's Charles Ludwig defends during a Burney Wilkie Classic game in Aurora on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.

Rick Armstrong’s Aurora-Elgin area boys basketball rankings and player of the week

December 5, 2023 at 6:51 a.m.

Here comes undefeated Waubonsie Valley vaulting into the rankings. West Aurora also makes big move, while Aurora Christian's Marshawn Cocroft is the player of the week. Top 10 With records...

East Aurora's Davion Tidwell (10) drives to the basket on a fast break against Streamwood during an Upstate Eight Conference game in Aurora on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2023.

Luis Umana leads way as East Aurora gets first win in renovated Ernie Kivisto Gym. ‘We needed to make a change.’

December 1, 2023 at 12:05 p.m.

Say goodbye to the recent shadowy past of the area's grandest arena for high school basketball. Bright lights, big city? Almost. Ernie Kivisto Gym at East Aurora has had a...

Batavia's Ryan Boe (21) throws under pressure against Lincoln-Way East during the third quarter of a nonconference game in Batavia on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

One word sums up Batavia’s Ryan Boe, the 2023 Beacon-News/Courier-News Football Player of the Year. ‘Phenomenal.’

November 30, 2023 at 11:45 a.m.

They go way back. Their connection, though, has really grown the past three years. Ryan Boe and Batavia offensive coordinator Sean Anderson don't complete each other's sentences, but they do...

Batavia's Ben Fiegel (2) reacts after a sack against Geneva during a DuKane Conference game in Batavia on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022.

Introducing the 2023 Beacon-News/Courier-News Football All-Area Team

November 30, 2023 at 12:28 a.m.

Batavia leads the way with three players on the first team, while Geneva, East Aurora, West Aurora, Aurora Christian, Oswego East and Yorkville are also represented. First Team Offense Ryan...

West Aurora's Jordan Brooks (11) grabs a rebound away from Yorkville's Dallas Ingemunson (5) during a Southwest Prairie Conference game in Aurora on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023.

CJ Savage steps into void left by Terrence Smith’s foul trouble, lifts West Aurora past Yorkville. ‘He has to lead.’

November 29, 2023 at 11:27 a.m.

West Aurora's Terrence Smith didn't have to worry. CJ Savage had his back. The Blackhawks' leading scorer with a 14-point average, Smith found himself saddled with game-long foul trouble in...

Waubonsie Valley's Tre Blissett (3) drives past Marmion's Caden Anderson (2) against Marmion during the Ken Peddy Windmill City Classic in Batavia on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023.

Rev those engines. With Treshawn Blissett, Waubonsie Valley is off to the races. ‘He’s the motor of the team.’

November 24, 2023 at 10:57 p.m.

Waubonsie Valley's Treshawn Blissett just might be the ultimate wing man. The 6-foot-5 senior does a little bit of everything on the basketball court, bouncing between guard and forward for...

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