Sectional reassignments hit 4A girls basketball
There has been some shakeup in sectional assignments as No. 4 Proviso East makes the move to the Maine East sectional
Loyola slow down red hot McAuley
Loyola quickly erased a six point halftime deficit en route to a 41-36 win to improve their record to 17-4 and 3-1 in the GCAC.
Balanced Maine West blows by No. 3 Benet
After playing their worst game of the season in a loss to Geneva last Saturday, No. 2 Maine West dialed up their most complete performance thus far to roll through No. 3 Benet 55-37 and earn their 20th win on the season.
Illinois Preps Insider’s girls basketball top-20: Week 7
How about those Mighty Macs? After taking Mother McAuley out of the rankings three weeks ago they have gone on an absolute tear. This past week, McAuley beat three teams … Continue Reading Illinois Preps Insider’s girls basketball top-20: Week 7
Evanston completes clean sweep of New Trier
Fans from both teams filled Gates Gymnasium in Winnetka to the rafters to watch the Evanston boys and girls basketball teams topple New Trier in a Friday night doubleheader.
Shorthanded Montini not troubled by Loyola
Even without their starting point guard, Montini had no trouble with Loyola to improve to 21-1 on the season.
Niles West erase 19 point fourth quarter deficit for double-OT win
Led by Clyde Singleton, Niles West erased a 19 point deficit en routh to a 64-62 double-OT win
Loyola hitting full stride after win over St. Viator
There has been no let up for the Ramblers since their return from Florida, winning three games since reentering state limits, the latest being a 52-49 win over St. Viator in the MLK shootout to improve to 14-2 on the season.
Illinois Preps Podcast Ep. 17: Featuring special guest Malachi Nix
In this very special edition of the podcast, we welcome Niles North’s all time leader in points, steals, and wins, Malachi Nix. Thanks once again to Mali for taking the … Continue Reading Illinois Preps Podcast Ep. 17: Featuring special guest Malachi Nix
Illinois Preps Insider’s girls basketball rankings: Week 6
Girls basketball rankings for the week of 1/8.
Geneva withstand furious Maine West comeback attempt
Though Geneva led by as many as 18 points in the second half, they required a Madison Mallory last second jumper to hold off a furious Maine West comeback attempt, to give the Vikings the 55-53 win.
“New Years Resolutions” for the area’s top teams
Everybody has something to improve on, even the best of the best. Here are our “New Year’s Resolutions” for the area’s top teams.
Illinois Preps Podcast Ep. 16: The One Where We Rant
Ring in the new year with our latest edition of the podcast
Illinois Preps Inisder’s girls basketball top-20: Week 5
That was not easy
Niles North takes home first ever Wheeling Hardwood Classic title
Over the eight seasons coach Glenn Olson has been in charge of Niles North, the Vikings have won two conference titles, three regional titles and a sectional championship, but the … Continue Reading Niles North takes home first ever Wheeling Hardwood Classic title
Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic semifinal recap
There were two really intriguing match-ups in the Hinsdale Central semifinals on Friday night, featuring three of the hottest teams in the state of Illinois, and another trying to get back to their preseason rankings.