Illinois Preps Podcast Ep. 32: The Curious Case of Anthony Davis
Podcast for the week of 4/23
Illinois Preps Podcast Ep. 31: AAU Bingo
Podcast for the week of 4/16
Illinois Preps Podcast Ep. 28: The Choice is Yours
Podcast for the week of 3/27
Illinois Preps Podcast Ep. 27: Sweet Home Chicago
Podcast for the week of 3/19
Dosunmu’s curtain call ends in back to back titles for Morgan Park
As last years Morgan Park were accepting their championship medals, then junior standout Ayo Dosunmu was required to take to the podium on crutches.
One year later, Dosunmu finally got his opportunity to showcase his abilities on the big stage, claiming the class 3A title game scoring record with 28 points and leading Morgan Park to a 71-56 win over Southeast for the Mustangs second consecutive state title.
Whitney Young knock off Evanston for second consecutive year
Through three quarters, it looked as though Evanston would get the revenge they were looking for after being bounced out of the playoffs by Whitney Young in super-sectionals last season. … Continue Reading Whitney Young knock off Evanston for second consecutive year
Evanston March on to Peoria for the first time since 2008
On Tuesday night, Evanston dismantled Lake Zurich 78-52 to claim the Sears Center super-sectional and advance to Peoria for the first time in a decade.
Illinois Preps Podcast Ep. 26: Don’t look back in anger
Podcast for the week of 3/12
North Chicago upsets DePaul Prep for sectional title
North Chicago’s sectional “drought” ended on Friday night with a 66-58 win over top-seeded DePaul, setting up a date with Boylan Catholic for the chance to head back to Peoria.
Illinois Preps Podcast Ep. 25: Holding down the fort
Podcast for the week of 3/5
Illinois Preps Insider’s girls basketball top-20: Final Rankings
Girls basketball final rankings
Illinois Preps Podcast Ep. 24: London Calling
In this episode we discuss: -I’ve apparently become the Maine West beat reporter -Girls super-sectionals and state predictions -Why 2A and 3A schools are rarely ranked -Boys regionals -“A Shot … Continue Reading Illinois Preps Podcast Ep. 24: London Calling
Illinois Preps Insider’s girls basketball top-20: Sectionals
There’s really no shame in bowing out in sectionals. By most measures, winning a regional is the sign of a pretty successful season. Though that doesn’t make losing any easier, … Continue Reading Illinois Preps Insider’s girls basketball top-20: Sectionals
Maine West capture back to back sectional titles
With their 57-46 win over Loyola, Maine West won their second consecutive sectional championship, something that hasn’t been done at the school since the 1992 and 1993 seasons.
Maine West upsets New Trier to claim CSL crossover championship
Maine West pulled off a shocking 56-52 victory over New Trier to claim the CSL crossover championship and avoid a CSL South sweep.
Montini and Benet post comeback victories to advance to sectional championship
In a season full of inconsistencies a common theme may have finally emerged, and that is no team is safe in the class 4A state playoffs. Tuesday night’s action was no exception, as top seeded Montini and second seed Benet had to overcome late deficits in order to advance to the sectional finals.