Keeping tabs on Stevenson’s Jack Dabbs offers a study in hard work. ‘He led by example every single day.’ March 3, 2024 at 12:06 a.m. Dabbs scored 13 points and guarded Palatine's best player in the sectional finals.
Kain Kretschmar wants to be ‘in control of the game.’ He takes a shot, scoring nearly half of Lake Zurich’s points. February 29, 2024 at 11:32 a.m. Kretschmar punctuates his first varsity season by scoring 19 points in the sectional semifinals.
Lake Forest’s Hudson Scroggins wants teams to know: ‘They have to guard me.’ He makes it clear to Ridgewood. December 27, 2024 at 9:53 a.m. The 6-foot-7 Scroggins gets going early in Lake Forest's sectional semifinal.
Braylon Walker might be Warren’s ‘unsung hero.’ But his defense against Waukegan is worth crowing about. February 24, 2024 at 10:10 p.m. Walker, a sophomore guard, helps Warren win its first regional title since 2012.
Waukegan’s Carter Newsome plays beyond his years. Even in OT in the playoffs, sophomore guard points the way. February 22, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Newsome scores nine of his 10 points during two overtime periods as Waukegan edges Libertyville in the 4A regional semifinals.
Warren’s Jacquari Nabb makes case for playing time. A compelling one. ‘It was up to me to show I belonged.’ February 15, 2024 at 11:33 a.m. Jacquari Nabb's frank appraisal of his circumstances started a process that made him a key part of conference co-champion Warren.
Steve Reaven’s boys basketball rankings and player of the week for Lake County February 15, 2024 at 11:03 a.m. Lakes and Grayslake Central move up and Antioch returns as the rivals clinch shares of the Northern Lake County Conference title.
North Chicago coach Gerald ‘King’ Coleman is retiring with a lot of wins. Some didn’t come on the court. February 8, 2024 at 11:43 a.m. Gerald “King” Coleman, the face of North Chicago basketball for two decades, isn't focused on winning games as he nears retirement.
Steve Reaven’s boys basketball rankings and player of the week for Lake County February 8, 2024 at 11:37 a.m. Warren is back on top of the rankings, while Deerfield, Lakes and Wauconda all move up too.
Mundelein’s Evan Salvador, knowing teammate Derek Bishop ‘can’t do it all,’ is making his mark February 6, 2024 at 11:04 a.m. Mundelein guard Evan Salvador’s strength isn’t difficult to identify. He's a really good shooter. But he has added to his repertoire.