Steve Millar’s high school boys basketball rankings and player of the week for the Daily Southtown February 15, 2026 at 6:15 p.m. Mount Carmel, Hillcrest and Rich Township make biggest moves, while Sandburg joins rankings.
Kendall Meyers, with offers from Northern Iowa and SIU-Edwardsville, steps up for Marist. ‘Bought into that.’ February 14, 2026 at 12:33 a.m. Kendall Meyers finishes with 11 points, eight rebounds and five assists as Marist earns 64-49 win over Joliet Catholic.
Lily Fish, the first regional champ in program history, puts Reavis girls wrestling on the map. ‘Very proud.’ February 11, 2026 at 8:26 p.m. Reavis' Lily Fish pulls off thrilling 7-6 win over Hillcrest’s Melissa Nance to earn regional title and advance to sectional.
KaiJay Brown, a transfer from Simeon, keeps poise coming off bench for Lincoln-Way East. ‘Going to pay off.’ February 10, 2026 at 11:08 p.m. KaiJay Brown scores 23 points off the bench as Lincoln-Way East pull offs 54-53 win over Lincoln-Way Central in OT.
Thornwood sophomore Lester Watson learns from his older brother how to bite back. And win. ‘Got to be a dog.’ February 9, 2026 at 11:11 p.m. Lester Watson scores 16 points as Thornwood rolls to 68-53 Southland Athletic Conference win over Bloom.
Steve Millar’s high school boys basketball rankings and player of the week for the Daily Southtown February 8, 2026 at 7:17 p.m. Leo and Brother Rice move up, while perennial powerhouse Hillcrest enters the rankings.
Things go swimmingly for Homewood-Flossmoor’s Kendra Hayden in winning regional wrestling title. ‘Dominated.’ February 8, 2026 at 6:54 p.m. Kendra Hayden takes first at 190 pounds as Homewood-Flossmoor wins the Class 2A Ag Science Regional title.
Jonah Johnson comes through with whale of a game for Sandburg. It helps his twin, too. ‘Doing the dirty work.’ February 6, 2026 at 10:57 p.m. Jonah Johnson produces 16 points and 12 rebounds to lead Sandburg to 72-62 win over Lincoln-Way West.
Max Mandac, who had losing record last season, earns No. 1 ranking to lead Providence to state. ‘Get better.’ February 5, 2026 at 10:53 p.m. Max Mandac wins by pin to power Providence past Evergreen Park 63-14 in a Class 2A dual team sectional.
Moraine Valley’s Reggie Strong, told he would never walk again, returns to basketball as 24-year-old freshman February 4, 2026 at 11:04 p.m. Reggie Strong returns to basketball as 24-year-old freshman at Moraine Valley, where he's the team’s leading scorer.