High School Sports RSS: Girls Basketball

Tuesday's girls basketball roundup

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 19:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Tuesday's girls basketball action.

Monday's girls basketball roundup

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 19:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Monday's girls basketball action.

Harris powers Young past Montini for title

BY PATRICK Z. MCGAVIN — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 09:00 CST

Porsha Harris was not there at the end. Fortunately for top-ranked Young, the senior center was so dominant during her time on the court, the Lady Dolphins survived her absence.

Cannon fires up Wheeling vs. Friars

BY MATT LE CREN — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 09:00 CST

Janelle Cannon turned in the best all-around effort of her career as Wheeling won the Niles North Thanksgiving Tournament with an 82-72 victory over Fenwick on Saturday.

Minus Turner, Marian still finds way to win

BY RANDY WHALEN — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 09:00 CST

For the second straight day, No. 12 Marian Catholic played without star senior guard Kaila Turner, who was out with an ear infection.

Saturday's girls basketball roundup

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 09:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Saturday's girls basketball action.

Von Steuben shakes off loss, takes third

BY PATRICK Z. MCGAVIN — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 09:00 CST

Just hours after her Von Stueben girls basketball team lost a three-point decision to top-ranked Young, La'Terria Taylor scored 25 points in leading the No. 11 Panthers past Missouri's McCluer South-Berkeley 65-57 to capture third place in the Young Tournament Saturday.

Warriors trump co-hosts to end perfect week

By BOB REYNOLDS Special to The Beacon News — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Girls basketball: Waubonsie Valley had an easy time wrapping up the championship of the WarHawk tournament, which the Warriors hosted with West Aurora. The unbeaten Warriors dominated from the opening tip in trouncing the Blackhawks 77-50 on Waubonsie's home floor.

Spartans take down Mother McAuley

BY MATT LE CREN — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:00 CST

Star point guard Kaila Turner was out with an ear infection and 6-3 center Mallory Eggert was saddled with foul trouble, but Marian Catholic still managed to battle back from a nine-point deficit to beat Mother McAuley 61-57 on Friday at the Maine West Tip-Off Classic.

Whitley, Geneva race past Rosary

BY MATT LE CREN — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:00 CST

Taylor Whitley tied her career high by scoring 38 points and Emily Hinchman scored a career-high 18 points as Geneva routed Rosary 85-53 to win the Geneva Invitational on Friday.

Friday's girls basketball roundup

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Friday's girls basketball action.

Stevenson survives Hersey comeback

BY GEORGE WILCOX -- PIONEER PRESS — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:00 CST

Sophomore Michelle O'Brien scored 14 of her career-high 19 points in the first half and added 10 rebounds to lead Stevenson's girls basketball team past Hersey 50-46 Friday at the Maine West Tip-off Classic.

Foster leads Hillcrest to Galaxy tournament title

BY TONY BARANEK -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:00 CST

The biggest surprise of all came Wednesday after the Hawks defeated Homewood-Flossmoor 61-50 in the championship game at the Rich South Galaxy tournament.

Montini edges Von Steuben

BY CLYDE TRAVIS — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:00 CST

Mallory Sosnovich's three-pointer saved the day for No. 4 Montini as it avoided an upset at the hands of No. 11 Von Steuben and pulled out a 44-41 victory Wednesday at Whitney Young.

Wednesday's girls basketball roundup

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Wednesday's girls basketball action.

Turner rallies Spartans past Griffins

BY TONY BARANEK -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:00 CST

That Marian Catholic Kaila Turner had just two points entering the fourth quarter of Tuesday night's nonconference game against visiting Lincoln-Way East was pretty shocking.

Holy, Ramblers edge Trevians

BY TINA AKOURIS -- SUN-TIMES — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:00 CST

Meghan Holy�s 12 points helped visiting Loyola upend New Trier 43-37 Tuesday in a New Trier tournament game in Winnetka.

Tuesday's girls basketball roundup

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Tuesday's girls basketball action.

H-F, Hillcrest advance to Galaxy finals

BY TONY BARANEK -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:00 CST

Homewood-Flossmoor eased past Bishop McNamara 54-34 and No. 16 Hillcrest edged host Rich South 64-61 in overtime Monday in the Galaxy Tournament semifinals.

Bogan clamps down on Commandos

BY PATRICK Z. MCGAVIN — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:00 CST

Jalisa Olive started Bogan�s run and Lynette Holmes dashed any Marshall�s hopes at a comeback.

Monday's girls basketball roundup

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Monday's girls basketball action.

Schmitt, New Trier coast past Bogan

BY PATRICK Z. MCGAVIN — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:00 CST

Sophomore forward Abbey Schmitt scored a career-high 21 points in leading New Trier past No. 12 Bogan 64-46 on Saturday at Loyola in the New Trier Tournament.

Saturday's girls basketball roundup

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Saturday's girls basketball action.

Minooka races to win behind Bush

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:00 CST

Girls basketball: Sophomore guard Stephanie Furr scored a game-high 17 points and Claire Bush had 14 for Minooka in a 58-33 Southwest Prairie Conference victory over Plainfield North on Friday.

Anderson leads Young's rout of Kits

BY TINA AKOURIS -- SUN-TIMES — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:00 CST

Three players scored in double figures for No. 1 Young -- led by Ashlee Anderson's 22 points -- as the Dolphins opened the season with a 71-36 victory over visiting Evanston on Friday.

Bulldogs far from perfect in lopsided victory

By PAULJOHNSON Special to The Beacon News — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Girls basketball: Though Batavia's girls basketball team racked up a 29-point win at the IMSA Hoop Happenings Tournament Friday, it didn't have the feel of a blowout victory.

Friday's girls basketball roundup

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Friday's girls basketball action

Cary-Grove overwhelms Streamwood

By BRANDON MANGIA Special to The Courier News — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:00 CST

Girls basketball roundup: Streamwood knew it was going up against an aggressive and deep Cary-Grove girls basketball team in the second round of the Dundee-Crown Thanksgiving Tournament on Friday night.

Hillcrest prevails in a 'strange' game

BY TONY BARANEK -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:00 CST

Who would have dreamed up a scenario where Hillcrest's "Dynamic Duo" would be Jamie Nelson and Jacquenae Foster and Juanita Robinson didn't have her first point until 3:31 left in the game? Despite those oddities, Hillcrest edged the Vikings 51-48.

Lemont takes opener

By RANDY WHALEN Special to The Herald News — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Girls basketball: Alex Prasauskas scored a career-high 17 points and Lemont needed all of them as it held off Lockport 46-43 in an opening-round game at the Romeoville Thanksgiving Tournament on Thursday.

New Trier stuns Marshall

BY PATRICK Z. MCGAVIN — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:00 CST

After missing her first free throw, the New Trier senior guard Lauren Mathy nailed the second attempt with four seconds remaining that propelled the visiting Trevians� stunning 35-34 victory over No. 7 Marshall Thursday.

Thursday's girls basketball roundup

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Thursday's girls basketball action.

Crystal Lake South, Mize run past Regina

BY GEORGE M. WILCOX -- PIONEER PRESS — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:00 CST

With five returning starters, Crystal Lake promised to run more up tempo and transition. The Gators accomplished their mission in their season opener with a 47-33 victory in the first round of the Buffalo Grove Classic Thursday at Barrington.

LeBeau leads Richards to win over Maria

BY TONY BARANEK -- SOUTHTOWN STAR — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:00 CST

Amanda LeBeau was a very talented athlete at Richards from 2002 through '06. Her younger sister, Brittany, starred in her own right from 2003 through '07. This time, younger sister Brianna LeBeau led the Bulldogs to a 60-35 win over Maria.

Loyola rolls past Boothe-less Warren

BY MIKE MADIGAN -- SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-SUN — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:00 CST

Loyola scored the game's first 16 points and Warren started three freshman, a senior and a junior, as the Ramblers rolled to a 47-29 win in the New Trier Holiday Tournament on Wednesday.

Wednesday's girls basketball roundup

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Wednesday's girls basketball action.

D-C, Russell claim opener

BY SCOTT MILLER -- FOR THE COURIER NEWS — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Michelle Russell is no stranger to success. The 1991 graduate remains Dundee-Crown's leading girls basketball scorer. She hopes to carry that over to her coaching career, which began Wednesday night with a 45-41 win over Streamwood in the opening round of the D-C Thanksgiving Tournament.

Joliet's Foulks a find for UIC

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Girls basketball: Like most kids with talent, Taylor Foulks grew up entertaining the dream of playing at a Duke or a Tennessee. But Foulks got the feeling UIC was the place for her.

Astros soar past Chicago Christian

BY TONY BARANEK -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:00 CST

Every team sets goals at the start of the season. At Shepard, they've set a few.

Maroons turn page with opening win

BY SCOTT MILLER -- FOR THE COURIER NEWS — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:00 CST

Elgin, which won just once last girls basketball season, opened the new year on a high note with a 47-41 victory over visiting Burlington Central on Tuesday night.

Indians win nail-bitter over Somonauk

By KEN NANCE Special to The Beacon News — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Girls basketball: With the season still in its infancy, Sandwich has some things to be excited about in winning 35-31 over tournament host Somonauk on Tuesday.

Hinckley-Big Rock takes down Plano

By PAUL JOHNSON Special to The Beacon News — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Girls basketball: Through two games of this young season, it seems Hinkley-Big Rock has not missed a beat. They held their opponent to a mere 15 points for the second straight day at the Lady Bobcat Varsity Basketball Breakout Tournament, beating Plano 63-15 Tuesday.

New digs, same result for Hampshire

BY BRANDON MANGIA -- FOR THE COURIER NEWS — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00 CST

Hampshire's girls basketball team celebrated its first game in its new gym by defeating Kaneland 59-39 Tuesday night.

Tuesday's girls basketball roundup

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Tuesday's action in girls basketball.

Waukegan has dynamic duo in backcourt

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Windell Piercy chalked up win No. 1 as the new girls basketball coach at Waukegan High on Tuesday, but he did it with the help of two talented seniors who have been with the program for quite some time.

These 25 simply super

BY TINA AKOURIS -- SUN-TIMES — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:00 CST

Bolingbrook and Young could be headed on a collision course all season, with the ultimate destination being a rematch of the Class 4A state championship game at Normal's Redbird Arena.

Warriors cruise past St. Joseph

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Girls basketball: The Warriors also started slowly in their season debut against the Chargers before getting in gear for a 66-51 nonconference victory Monday night.

Rosary comes out on top

By BOB REYNOLDS Special to The Beacon News — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Girls basketball: After three quarters of Rosary's season-opening game against IMSA, Royals coach Dave Beebe challenged his players. "If they (the Titans) get to 18 points, you're going to be doing twice as much running tomorrow," said Beebe, when Rosary was leading 47-14.

Trevians hold off Marian Catholic rally

BY TINA AKOURIS -- SUN-TIMES — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:00 CST

Freshman Maggie Lyon�s 14 points and Lauren Mathy�s defense propelled host New Trier to a 46-41 upset win over No. 8 Marian Catholic Monday in Winnetka in both teams' season opener.

Monday's girls basketball roundup

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Monday's girls basketball season openers.

Ex-Washington players ruled ineligible

BY TINA AKOURIS -- SUN-TIMES — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:30 CST

Four former Washington girls basketball players and six former boys players from Washington have been ruled ineligible for the season, according to the Public League's Director of Sports Administration, Calvin Davis.

20 questions about girls basketball

BY TINA AKOURIS -- SUN-TIMES — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:30 CST

A quick look at the teams, players and tournaments to watch during the 2008-09 girls basketball season.

Young is No. 1 � and Raiders are 1A

BY TINA AKOURIS -- SUN-TIMES — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:00 CST

The best Class 4A girls basketball teams in the state are Whitney Young and Bolingbrook. But in the Sun-Times preseason girls basketball Super 25, there can�t be two No. 1 teams.

Bolingbrook's big day: 2 girls, 2 boys go D-I

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:01 CST

Prep sports signing day: Two girls in coach Anthony Smith's outstanding program, which is ranked No. 2 in the nation by ESPN, signed national letters of intent Wednesday with NCAA Division I schools.

Star players set for encore performance

BY TIM MASMAR -- COURIER NEWS — Mon, 3 Nov 2008 19:00 CST

Highlighted by the return of two of the area�s top players from last year � St. Charles North�s Kelsey Smith and St. Edward�s Katie Yohn, both seniors � this season could be another memorable one for a handful of girls basketball teams in the Elgin area.

Loyola names new girls basketball coach

STAFF REPORT — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:00 CST

Jeremy Schoenecker, a former Benedictine University basketball player, was named Loyola's girls basketball coach on Thursday. Schoenecker takes over for Tanya Johnson, who stepped down in August.

Waukegan coaching hires raise eyebrows

BY DAVE MASTERSON -- NEWS-SUN — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:00 CST

While Windell Piercy II's hiring as Waukegan's new girls basketball got all the attention at Tuesday's school-board meeting, the big no-look, behind-the-back pass of the night transpired without discussion.

Marshall's GodBold picks Illinois

BY STEVE TUCKER -- SUN-TIMES — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:00 CST

Marshall guard Adrienne GodBold gave an oral commitment to Illinois. The 5-9 senior, who helped lead the Commandos to the Class 3A title in March, made her decision after Illinois coaches visited Tuesday.

Johnson steps down as Loyola coach

YOURSEASON.COM STAFF REPORT — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00 CST

Tanya Johnson, who led Loyola to state titles in 1997-98 and '98-99, has resigned as girls basketball coach at Loyola.

Comer-Rabaza out as Elgin Academy girls hoops coach

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:00 CST

Diane Comer-Rabaza's run as the varsity girls basketball coach at Elgin Academy is over. Comer-Rabaza was recently informed that former assistant Vinny Pena will be the new bench boss for the Hilltoppers, beginning next season.

Irish eyes smiling: Turner commits

BY MIKE CLARK -- SUN-TIMES NEWS GROUP — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:00 CST

Marian Catholic guard Kaila Turner will continue her basketball career at Notre Dame after giving the Irish a verbal commitment over the weekend.

Smith headed to MSU

BY TINA AKOURIS -- SUN-TIMES — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:00 CST

St. Charles North's Kelsey Smith, a 6-4 center who is regarded as one of the best prospects in Illinois and the nation, has committed to Michigan State.

Hinckley officials won't discuss coach's ouster

BY RICK ARMSTRONG -- BEACON NEWS — Thu, 5 Jun 2008 19:00 CST

Hinckley-Big Rock's interim superintendent, Kevin Cronin, said he is "not going to comment" on this week's firing of longtime girls basketball coach Larry Peppers.

Hall of Famer Peppers out at Hinckley

BY RICK ARMSTRONG -- BEACON NEWS — Tue, 3 Jun 2008 16:00 CST

Larry Peppers, who started Hinckley-Big Rock's girls basketball program 31 years ago and won 581 games, was told on Monday he's being replaced as the Royals' coach.

Dundee-Crown names Russell girls hoops coach

BY TIM MASMAR -- COURIER NEWS — Wed, 4 Jun 2008 19:00 CST

Dundee-Crown hired Michelle Russell, the school's career scoring leader, as its new girls basketball coach. She replaces Joe Komaromy, who retired after 25 seasons.