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Eagles Get Big Night from Tyler Anderson as the Eagles Hold Off Archrival Knights
The Knights and Eagles renewed their rivalry Wednesday night in Lake Villa. It is one of the more underrated rivalries up in the North...
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Jan 21, 20231 min read


Cooper and Estepp Lead Second Half Surge; Rams Pull Away from Eagles Late
The Rams and Eagles came in to Wednesday night's game with a 4-0 conference record. Grayslake Central lost their first game of the year...
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Jan 12, 20231 min read


Recapping the Steve Pappas Shootout
Last season was my first trip to the Tom Weinicki Gymnasium. DePaul Prep beat St. Rita in that game 41-32. Saturday I headed back down...
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Jan 10, 20233 min read


Friday's Doubleheader Recap: Wildkits and Lions Win Ugly Conference Home Games
I had a rare doubleheader Friday night. With the kids still off for Winter break, some schools were able to get games in during the day....
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Jan 8, 20232 min read


Recapping the State Farm Holiday Classic Semifinals
This was my first ever trip to Illinois Wesleyan's Shirk Center, and my first time at the State Farm Classic. The event, and the...
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Dec 30, 20223 min read


Recapping Day 2 of the Hinkle Holiday Classic
I haven't been to Jacobs since 2018, and I always wanted to go back. I got the chance yesterday so I could see some teams up in my neck...
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Dec 29, 20222 min read


Recapping Day 2 of the Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic
Quarterfinal Bracket: Oswego East 56 Stevenson 39 Seniors Mehki Lowery and Bryce Shoto set the tone for this game. The 6-7 Lowery, who's...
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Dec 28, 20223 min read


Recapping Day 1 of the Jack Tosh Holiday Classic
St. Ignatius 64 Minooka 36 The Wolfpack roll past the Indians in this one. Sophomore guard Phoenix Gill led the way with 16 points, and...
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Dec 27, 20223 min read


2022 Holiday Tournament Preview
Hello, Friends. It's been a couple of weeks since I've written anything. I haven't been able to write because of my work and sleep...
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Dec 25, 20224 min read


Sorensen and Huber Lead Huge Second Half; Wildcats Top Young Blue Devils
North Suburban Conference play began Tuesday night with the Wildcats hosting the Blue Devils. Last season the Wildcats swept the season...
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Dec 7, 20221 min read


Saxons Hang On 55-53 Behind Big Shooting Night from Jordan Tunis
Fremd and Schaumburg opened their Mid Suburban West schedule Friday night in Schaumburg. Last Season the Vikings swept the season series...
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Dec 4, 20221 min read


Tuesday's St. Viator Tournament Roundup
Prospect 69 Antioch 41 The Knights were able to take care of business Tuesday night against Antioch despite a brief push in the second...
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Nov 23, 20222 min read
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