Balanced Fremd flips script in second half
This time around, the Vikings topped Darrione Rogers’ Lake Park squad, 46-34 to advance to the state final for the third time in six years.
Simeon outrebounds, outlasts Montini in 3A semifinal
The Wolverines defeated usual, but young, state power in Montini 48-40 to advance to the state finals, a first for their girls program.
Fremd knocks off defending champions in return to state
The Warriors incredible four year run came to an end at the hands of Fremd, who controlled the game for three quarters, and managed to hold off a furious fourth quarter comeback attempt to escape with a 57-49 win, while also avenging a 17 point loss just two weeks ago.
Illinois Preps Insider’s girls basketball top-20: 2019-20 sectional rankings
Rankings for after sectionals
Homewood-Flossmoor edges past Marist in overtime
Just like last year, Marist came in as the higher seed, and unfortunately for the Redhawks, Homewood-Flossmoor took them out of their up-tempo offense, to win 45-42 in overtime to claim their first sectional title since 2017.
Henning’s offensive outburst ends Maine South’s season
Through the first 12 minutes of the sectional title game between Maine South and Evanston, there looked to be an upset brewing. But that notion was promptly put to bed … Continue Reading Henning’s offensive outburst ends Maine South’s season
Illinois Preps Insider’s girls basketball top-20: 2020 Regionals
Rankings for regional week
Freshmen pave the way for Lake Forest regional win
The host Scouts led from wire to wire over the fourth seed Patriots 51-46, taking the season series and the regional crown.
Loyola claim fourth straight regional title
The Ramblers defended and rebounded at a extremely high level to knock off New Trier on their home floor by a score of 47-29 to advance to the sectional round at Maine West.
Illinois Preps Insider’s girls basketball top-20: 2019-20 Final regular season rankings
Rankings for the week of 2/16/20
Fremd climbs MSL “Hill” for the 19th time
Olivia Hill’s heroics led Fremd to yet another MSL title
Illinois Preps Insider’s girls basketball top-20: 2019-20 week 12
That was one of the craziest days of basketball I think I’ve ever seen. Five total overtimes in the ETown shootout is pretty incredible at the high school level with … Continue Reading Illinois Preps Insider’s girls basketball top-20: 2019-20 week 12
Illinois Preps Insider’s girls basketball top-20: 2019-20 Week 11
Rankings for the week of 2/2
Illinois Preps Insider’s Girls basketball top-20: 2019-20 week 10
Rankings for the week of 1/26
Illinois Preps Insider’s girls basketball top-20: 2019-20 Week 9
Rankings for the week of 1/19
Buchert’s desperation three sinks Lake Forest
When it was all said and done, Libertyville’s Margaret Buchert’s left handed desperation attempt crashed off the backboard and in, stunning the Lake Forest fans for the 42-39 Libertyville victory.