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Bishop McNamara's Chris Bell (7) makes a reception as Tolono Unity's Cameron Reifsteck (3) chases in the first quarter of the Class 3A championship Friday, Nov. 27, 2015, in DeKalb.

State football bits: McNamara denies running up score on Unity

May 12, 2019 at 7:01 p.m.

Some of Tolono Unity's fans and coaches were upset by Bishop McNamara's successful two-point conversion late in the third quarter of a rout. The play, with holder Dylan Post running...

A Bishop McNamara cheerleader celebrates a touchdown against Tolono Unity in the third quarter of the Class 3A championship Friday, Nov. 27, 2015, in DeKalb.

Prep football: Bishop McNamara too much for Tolono Unity in 3A final

May 12, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

Jonathan Ward ran right, past two defenders who had proper angles to tackle him. The Bishop McNamara running back cut left, and outraced two more defenders who looked to have...

Stark County's Chase Johnston (23) scores a touchdown as Arcola's Conner Strader (1) watches during the Class 1A championship Friday, Nov. 27, 2015.

1A final: Strader cousins lift Arcola to first title since 1988

May 12, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

A pair of cousins lifted Arcola to its greatest height in a generation. Clayton and Chase Strader made big plays in all three phases to lead the Purple Riders to...

Nazareth's Joe Muscolino (4) brings down Joliet Catholic's Ke'von Johnson during a Class 5A quarterfinal playoff game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, in LaGrange Park.

5A football: Julian Love lifts Nazareth past Joliet Catholic

May 12, 2019 at 6:56 p.m.

Four turnovers and one great player made the difference in Nazareth's win against Joliet Catholic on Saturday. Each of the Hilltoppers' four miscues played a huge role in the Roadrunners'...

Sandburg's Jordan Woods (5) gets past a Palatine defender on a long run on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015.

Prep football: Palatine one play better than Sandburg in OT

May 12, 2019 at 6:51 p.m.

One play and one point separated two of the most evenly matched teams in the IHSA playoffs' first round Saturday in Palatine. Sandburg and the host Pirates went back and...

Asia Durr (25) shoots on her way to a 24-point score in the first round of the three-point contest before the McDonald's All-American JamFest on Monday, March 30, 2015 at the University of Chicago's Ratner Athletics Center.

Boys basketball: Leaving home easy for McDonald’s All-Americans

May 12, 2019 at 6:22 p.m.

Diamond Stone knew it would happen. When the 6-foot-10 McDonald's All-American from Milwaukee chose Maryland over Wisconsin last Friday, he was forced to make a drastic move for a modern...

Morgan Park senior Marcus LoVett Jr. (1) is helped up by a coach.

Boys basketball notes: Peoria gets five-year extension as state tournament host

May 12, 2019 at 6:21 p.m.

PEORIA — Maintaining the status quo made the city of Peoria a winner Saturday. The Illinois High School Association Board of Directors unanimously voted to keep the boys basketball state...

St. Joseph coach Gene Pingatore pictured against King in the Class AA playoffs on March 20, 1999.

Boys basketball: St. Joseph’s best team a tough call

June 15, 2018 at 8:46 p.m.

PEORIA — After Jordan Ash received his gold medal Saturday afternoon, he leaned over the rope that kept fans off the Carver Arena court during the postgame ceremony. On the...

Morgan Park players watch the final minutes of the game.

Boys basketball: Althoff knocks off Morgan Park despite Marcus LoVett’s 45 points

August 19, 2019 at 8:16 a.m.

PEORIA — Bright Lights shined, but Belleville Althoff didn't mind. The Crusaders showed off their array of young talent throughout Friday's Class 3A semifinal at the IHSA state tournament at...

New Trier's Jeannie Boehm (23) celebrates with Jackie Welch (14) after New Trier defeated Geneva 57-49 to win the Class 4A Conant Supersectional on Monday, Mar. 2, 2015.

Girls basketball: Scouting 3A, 4A state finals

May 12, 2019 at 6:14 p.m.

A capsule look at the eight teams that will compete for two state championships this weekend at the Class 3A and 4A girls basketball finals at Redbird Arena in Normal:...

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