TagGirls Basketball

Five thoughts from the DePaul Summer Shootout

So I guess it’s basketball season again. Pretty much takes up half the year but that’s Illinois for you. Here are five of my thoughts from the girls basketball DePaul summer shootout.

Illinois Preps Podcast Ep. 25: Holding down the fort

Podcast for the week of 3/5

Posted March 4, 20182 Comments Basketball

Illinois Preps Insider’s girls basketball top-20: Final Rankings

Girls basketball final rankings

Posted February 26, 2018 Basketball

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

Posted February 26, 2018 Basketball

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

Posted February 23, 2018 Basketball

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.

Posted February 21, 2018 Basketball

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.

Posted February 20, 2018 Basketball

Maine West and Loyola to face off for sectional title

Time and time again, ranked teams have had head scratching losses, and top seeds have bowed without even winning a regional, but Maine West (29-1) and Loyola (25-5) have overcome those troubling odds to set up a much anticipated matchup between two top-10 teams.

Posted February 19, 2018 Basketball

Illinois Preps Podcast Ep. 23: Survive and Advance

Podcast for the week of 2/19

Posted February 18, 20182 Comments Basketball

Illinois Preps Insider’s girls basketball top-20: Post-regional rankings

Girls basketball post-regional championships

Posted February 16, 2018 Basketball

New Trier avenge earlier loss to Trinity to claim Regional Title

Less than two months ago, New Trier were coming off their worst stretch of the season, losing four of six games which included a double digit loss to Trinity. Since that point of the season, the Trevians have gone on a tear, rattling off 10 straight wins capped off by 67-42 win over Trinity to claim another regional title.