High School Sports RSS: Girls Basketball

Female Athlete of the Year: Gigi DiGrazia

BY ADAM L. JAHNS ajahns@suntimes.com — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00 CST

Gigi DiGrazia, who won a state golf title last fall and helped Driscoll capture a Class 2A basketball championship last winter, is the Sun-Times Female Athlete of the Year.

Bolingbrook star Tuck sidelined by injury

YourSeason.com Staff Report — Thu, 4 Jun 2009 04:00 CST

Bolingbrook freshman center Morgan Tuck suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee while competing last week at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Bolingbrook duo named to national team

HERALD NEWS STAFF REPORT — Tue, 2 Jun 2009 18:00 CST

Bolingbrook's Morgan Tuck and Ariel Massengale have been named to the 12-member U.S. Under-16 National Team and will play in the International Basketball Association Americas Championships this summer.

Hinckley-Big Rock's Thorp picks Northern

Wed, 27 May 2009 00:01 CST

Over the last two girls basketball seasons, Hinckley-Big Rock girls basketball coach Greg Burks has been telling anyone that would listen that Jenna Thorp was going to play Division I basketball.

Mundo moves in at Shepard

BY TONY BARANEK tbaranek@southtownstar.com — Tue, 12 May 2009 18:00 CST

Rick Mundo estimates he�s driven past Shepard High School hundreds of times over the past 15 years on his way to teach or coach at St. Rita, Mother McAuley, Richards and, most recent, Eisenhower.

Warriors end search with Connell

Wed, 6 May 2009 04:00 CST

A band on the run is what Kim Connell hopes to direct at Waubonsie Valley next winter.

Burlington Central hires Smith

By ANDY ROHR For The Courier-News — Sun, 3 May 2009 04:00 CST

Girls basketball: Stephanie Smith, The Courier-News' Girls Basketball Player of the Year in 2000, is returning to the Big Northern Conference as head coach of the Burlington Central girls basketball team.

Ineligible player costs Bartlett 17 wins

BY ERIK JACOBSEN -- COURIER NEWS — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:00 CST

An IHSA ruling that one of Bartlett's girls basketball players was ineligible last season means the Hawks had to forfeit all 17 of their wins, making their record 0-28.

Despite being on losing end, great experience for Stars

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:00 CST

Most All-Star games are showcases, designed to display the talents of top athletes, with competitiveness not being a top priority.

Another shining moment for the 'elders'

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:00 CST

For all of the first half and into the second, the McLegends, the star area players of the recent past, were teaching their younger counterparts a lesson. Then the tables turned, and this year's All-Stars, the seniors about to graduate from Southland high schools, staged a comeback. They had pulled to within a basket in the fourth female showdown when McLegends head coach Bob Hallberg called time.

McLegends' Turner looking for payback

BY ALAN MACEY -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:00 CST

Bloom grad Roslyn Turner is looking to help the Lady McLegends avenge their loss to the High School Senior All-Stars in this year's game, scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday at Homewood-Flossmoor.

Putting the 'Mac' in Lady McLegends game

BY ALAN MACEY amacey@southtownstar.com — Wed, 8 Apr 2009 18:00 CST

In retrospect, we don�t know how the marketing team missed it for the first three years of Lady McLegends games. But, when the fourth edition of the Aurelio�s Pizza Lady McLegends basketball team meets the 2009 High School Girls All-Stars on April 17 at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, there will be a new look to the women�s roster.

Young quartet set for city all-star game

YOURSEASON.COM STAFF REPORT — Fri, 3 Apr 2009 18:00 CST

Four Young players will get to wear their Dolphins uniforms for one last time on their home floor when they take part in the Luther Bedford All-Star Classic on April 18.

Young�s presence felt at NCAA tournament

BY STEVE TUCKER stucker@suntimes.com — Thu, 2 Apr 2009 18:00 CST

Steve Tucker: Can you believe that a landmark moment for the Young girls basketball program would take place more than three weeks after the season ended? And it would take place in Oklahoma City?

Young grads will face off in Elite Eight

BY STEVE TUCKER stucker@suntimes.com — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:00 CST

One of the landmark moments for the Whitney Young girls basketball program will take place on Tuesday night in Oklahoma City.

Montini's Johnson chooses UConn

BY STEVE TUCKER stucker@suntimes.com — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:00 CST

Montini junior Michala Johnson, a 6-3 forward, made a verbal commitment to Connecticut Wednesday. Johnson battled injuries this year, but was a Sun-Times All-Area pick as a sophomore in 2008.

Yohn sets standard at St. Edward

By BRANDON MANGIA For The Courier-News — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:00 CST

With St. Edward senior standout Katie Yohn, it's hard to figure out which accolade was more impressive this year. Was it the Suburban Catholic Conference Player of the Year honor, the unanimous selection to the Class 2A All-State team or the school-record 1,812 career points she amassed? And don't forget the second-place finish at the state 3-point contest.

Ellett guided Hampshire to lofty goals

By BRANDON MANGIA For The Courier-News — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:00 CST

Over the years, parity in high school girls basketball has risen to an unprecedented level. Still, Hampshire coach Sue Ellett's goals for the 2008-09 season remained the same -- win the Big Northern Conference East Division, claim a regional title and surpass the 20-victory mark.

Taylor-made teammate

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:00 CST

After leading Geneva downstate and scoring over 2,000 career points, Taylor Whitley has been named the Beacon News 2008-09 Girls Basketball Athlete of the Year.

Hendrick stays on target for Redhawks

BY PAUL LATOUR -- NAPERVILLE SUN — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:00 CST

It was an inauspicious start, to say the least. Kelley Hendrick, then a churning freshman mix of arms and legs and energy, hitting the court in her first varsity action for Naperville Central.

Hot-button issues: transfers, classes

BY STEVE TUCKER stucker@suntimes.com — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:00 CST

Steve Tucker: Writing about the state of the state in girls basketball from the Class 3A and 4A finals in Normal last weekend hit a few nerves. Every subject, from the four-class system to transfers to residency, provoked response.

B'brook has made the grade for 8 years

BY BILL SCHEIBE bscheibe@scn1.com — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00 CST

Bill Scheibe: Over the weekend, one source attempted to determine where Bolingbrook and its burgeoning dynasty began -- bringing up the transfer of Holly Medley, who became an all-state forward and DePaul signee as the Raiders placed fourth in 2005

Bolingbrook's start stopped Young

BY BILL SCHEIBE -- HERALD NEWS — Mon, 9 Mar 2009 18:00 CST

A year after losing to Whitney Young in the state championship game, Bolingbrook made sure history wouldn't repeat itself by pulling away from the Dolphins early in Saturday's Class 4A final.

Cannon shot propels Wheeling to third

BY PATRICK Z. MCGAVIN — Sat, 7 Mar 2009 16:00 CST

Janelle Cannon's three-pointer triggered a decisive 13-0 run for Wheeling as the Wildcats beat Geneva 59-40 Saturday for third place in Class 4A at Redbird Arena in Normal.

Tuck's terrific as Raiders roll to 4A title

BY STEVE TUCKER stucker@suntimes.com — Sat, 7 Mar 2009 16:00 CST

Morgan Tuck scored 12 of her 17 points in the first quarter as Bolingbrook rolled by defending state champ Whitney Young 53-29 in the Class 4A final Saturday night in Normal.

Richwoods rolls; Marshall gets third

BY STEVE TUCKER stucker@suntimes.com — Sat, 7 Mar 2009 16:00 CST

Peoria Richwoods won its third girls basketball state title with an exclamation point. The Knights (34-3) pounded Freeport 56-19 in the most one-sided girls state title game in Illinois history. Marshall rallied in the second half to knock off Springfield 56-43 for third place.

Great game takes wrong turn

BY STEVE TUCKER stucker@suntimes.com — Sat, 7 Mar 2009 16:00 CST

When the Illinois High School Association moved the girls state basketball tournaments from Assembly Hall in Champaign to Redbird Arena in 1992, we were told it was a better venue for the crowds that attended the events. So after 18 years at Illinois State and in the second year of the four-class basketball tournaments, what�s next? A move to a large high school gym?

Bolingbrook finds revenge is sweet

BY PATRICK Z. MCGAVIN — Sat, 7 Mar 2009 16:00 CST

A year after losing to Young in the state championship, Bolingbrook gained revenge in convincing style with a 53-29 Saturday in the Class 4A final at Redbird Arena in Normal.

Raiders top Wheeling, reach another final

BY STEVE TUCKER stucker@suntimes.com — Fri, 6 Mar 2009 17:00 CST

Bolingbrook knocked off Wheeling 53-40 in a Class 4A semifinal Friday night at Redbird Arena and earned a spot in a fourth consecutive state titles game, a feat that only Peoria Manual�s boys have accomplished.

Marshall falls to Peoria Richwoods

BY STEVE TUCKER stucker@suntimes.com — Fri, 6 Mar 2009 17:00 CST

Marshall went 13 minutes and 20 seconds of the first half without a field goal and never recovered as Peoria Richwoods knocked off the Commandos 50-35 in a Class 3A semifinal Friday at Redbird Arena.

Senior success: Dolphins get it done vs. Geneva

BY STEVE TUCKER stucker@suntimes.com — Sat, 7 Mar 2009 00:00 CST

Young seniors Porsha Harris and Ashlee Anderson each had a double-double as the top-rated Dolphins handed Geneva its first loss of the season, 63-42, in the second Class 4A semifinal Friday night at Redbird Arena.

Marshall's Gaters in a class by herself

BY STEVE TUCKER stucker@suntimes.com — Thu, 5 Mar 2009 18:00 CST

No coach in Illinois prep basketball history, boys or girls, has won as many state trophies as Marshall's Dorothy Gaters. This weekend, Gaters will pick up No. 18.

Raiders' Taylor takes tough assignments

BY PATRICK Z. MCGAVIN — Thu, 5 Mar 2009 18:00 CST

Senior guard Satavia Taylor averages 8.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and one assist per game for Bolingbrook. But perhaps her biggest contribution for the Class 4A semifinalist is her lock-down defense.

Drought continues for Southland girls

BY TONY BARANEK -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Thu, 5 Mar 2009 18:00 CST

Most of this year�s high school graduates were born the year that a Southland school last won a girls state basketball title.

Royals coach savors once-in-a-lifetime run

Fri, 6 Mar 2009 04:00 CST

When Greg Burks attended Hinckley-Big Rock High School, the girls basketball program reached the super-sectional in both his freshman year (1993) and his senior year (1996).

Versatile Wicinski carves out niche for Vikings

By PAUL JOHNSON For The Beacon News — Fri, 6 Mar 2009 04:00 CST

Geneva junior Lauren Wicinski is blessed with the ability to excel in two different sports.

Vikings ready to show what they have

Fri, 6 Mar 2009 04:00 CST

Girls basketball: There are no free passes in this weekend's IHSA Class 4A girls basketball state semifinals, with past champions Bolingbrook and Young in the field, as well as a 32-1 Wheeling team. The Geneva Vikings, the only undefeated team left, know this.

Griffin a defensive dandy for Raiders

BY BILL SCHEIBE -- HERALD NEWS — Thu, 5 Mar 2009 17:00 CST

Mercedes Griffin, who transferred to Bolingbrook from Joliet before this season, has emerged as a top defender for the Class 4A semifinalists.

Raiders have potent knockout punch

BY BILL SCHEIBE -- HERALD NEWS — Tue, 3 Mar 2009 18:00 CST

By forcing 19 first-half turnovers, Bolingbrook made it as hard as a rock to handle the rock for Edwardsville in a dominant Raiders' victory. That type of defense is why Bolingbrook is back Downstate.

Raiders always ready

BY BILL SCHEIBE -- HERALD NEWS — Wed, 4 Mar 2009 00:00 CST

In the tunnel leading onto the Shirk Center floor at Illinois Wesleyan University, Bolingbrook senior Candace Nevels carries on like a preacher at the pulpit, following her coach's advice to the letter.

Bolingbrook wins, looks ahead to state

BY RANDY WHALEN — Mon, 2 Mar 2009 18:00 CST

Clinching a state trophy for the fifth straight season isn't enough to satisfy No. 2 Bolingbrook, which beat Edwardsville 59-41 Monday in a Class 4A supersectional in Bloomington. "Our main goal is to win state," said Morgan Tuck, who scored 20 points for the Raiders.

Unbeaten Geneva heading Downstate

BY STEVE TUCKER stucker@suntimes.com — Mon, 2 Mar 2009 18:00 CST

A 20-3 run broke open a close game and undefeated Geneva held on to beat New Trier 54-49 Monday in a Class 4A supersectional at Loyola University.

Living on a prayer: Young stops Marian

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Mon, 2 Mar 2009 18:00 CST

Sophomore Chanise Jenkins hit a game-winning 25-footer at the buzzer as top-ranked Young edged No. 5 Marian Catholic 78-76 in double overtime Monday in a Class 4A supersectional at St. Xavier.

GodBold recovers, delivers for Marshall

BY PATRICK Z. MCGAVIN — Mon, 2 Mar 2009 18:00 CST

Marshall senior Adrienne GodBold overcame a rough start to put up a double-double and lead Marshall back Downstate with a 53-52 Class 3A supersectional win over Montini on Monday.

Free-throw woes doom Hillcrest in loss

BY RANDY WHALEN — Mon, 2 Mar 2009 18:00 CST

Hillcrest missed 13 of 25 free throws and dropped a 56-47 decision to Peoria Richwoods Monday in a Class 3A supersectional at Illinois Wesleyan.

Wheeling's fast start buries Boylan

BY MATT LE CREN — Mon, 2 Mar 2009 18:00 CST

Led by Janelle Cannon, Wheeling jumped ahead 17-0 and coasted past Rockford Boylan 64-51 Monday in the Class 4A Elgin Community College Supersectional.

Johnsburg can't hold off Freeport

BY MATT LE CREN — Mon, 2 Mar 2009 18:00 CST

Freeport came from 12 points down in the third quarter to edge Johnsburg 53-52 Monday night in the Class 3A Elgin Community College Supersectional.

North Stars' Smith named all-state

By ALEX LAWSON For The Courier-News — Tue, 3 Mar 2009 04:00 CST

Girls basketball: St. Charles North senior center Kelsey Smith was named to the girls basketball Class 4A All-State First Team on Monday.

Live from Loyola: Girls basketball

Mon, 2 Mar 2009 18:00 CST

YourSeason's Patrick Z. McGavin blogged the Class 3A and 4A supersectionals Monday night from Loyola University's Gentile Center. Check out all the action right here.

The Associated Press All-State team

Mon, 2 Mar 2009 18:00 CST

Tricia Liston of Fenwick and Kelsey Smith of St. Charles North are two of the local standouts on the Associated Press All-State team.

Stating their cases

BY STEVE TUCKER stucker@suntimes.com — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 14:00 CST

Watching the Class 4A state finals last year, you could tell that Chanise Jenkins was special. Jenkins heads this season's 4A All-State team, which includes repeaters Toni Kokenis of Hinsdale Central and Tricia Liston of Fenwick.

Girls All-State basketball teams

SELECTED BY STEVE TUCKER — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 14:00 CST

Tricia Liston of Fenwick is just one of the many great players who starred this season. Liston and Young's Chanise Jenkins heads the 2008-09 Chicago Sun-Times All-State teams.

Hail the Highlanders

BY STEVE TUCKER stucker@suntimes.com — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 14:00 CST

Powered by Courtney Lindfors, Gigi DiGrazia and Shaquira Scott, Driscoll fought back from a 14-point deficit to knock off West Hancock 40-35 in the Class 2A championship game Saturday night at Redbird Arena.

Hinckley-Big Rock wins title with big finish

BY STEVE TUCKER stucker@suntimes.com — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 14:00 CST

After watching a 12-point lead shrink to one, Hinckley-Big Rock finished with an 11-0 run and captured the Class 1A state title with a 42-30 victory over West Central Saturday at Redbird Arena.

Something old, something new in Class 4A chase

BY STEVE TUCKER stucker@suntimes.com — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 14:00 CST

The top four teams in the Super 25 � Young, Bolingbrook, Geneva and Wheeling � are all headed to supersectionals Monday.

Driscoll goes outside to reach 2A final

BY STEVE TUCKER stucker@suntimes.com — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:00 CST

Gigi DiGrazia and Allie DiVito combined for six three-pointers during a key 28-4 burst to lead Driscoll to a 44-29 win over East Richland Friday night in the Class 2A semifinals at Redbird Arena in Normal.

A switch in time saves Hinckley-Big Rock

BY JIM OWCZARSKI jowczarski@scn1.com — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:00 CST

Hinckley-Big Rock changed defenses midway through the second quarter, slowing down Ridgeview and paving the way for a 52-37 win Friday in the Class 1A girls basketball semifinals in Normal.

Nobody's perfect, except for Geneva

BY CHRISTINE BOLIN — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:00 CST

Taylor Whitley and Kat Yelle scored 25 points each as Geneva improved to 31-0 with a 70-47 romp past Lake Park Thursday in the Class 4A Addison Trail Sectional final.

Raiders top Hinsdale C. behind Tuck, Massengale

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:00 CST

Sophomore Ariel Massengale and freshman Morgan Tuck each scored 21 points to lead Bolingbrook to a 53-42 victory over Hinsdale Central in a Class 4A sectional at Waubonsie Valley on Thursday.

Youngsters lead Trevians past rival Loyola

BY CRAIG LYNCH — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:00 CST

Youth was served for No. 15 New Trier as sophomore Abbey Schmitt and freshman Maggie Lyon combined for 24 points to power the Trevians past Loyola 43-37 to win the Class 4A Niles West Sectional on Thursday.

Marshall matters: Trinity falls to Commandos

BY STEVE TUCKER stucker@suntimes.com — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:00 CST

Marshall star Adrienne GodBold, the Chicago Sun-Times Player of the Year, had a double-double to lead the Commandos to a 53-40 upset of top-seeded Trinity in the title game of Orr�s Class 3A sectional Thursday night.

Jenkins proves her point for Young

BY DAN RUANE — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:00 CST

Young point guard Chanise Jenkins keyed a decisive 12-0 run in the second quarter, lifting Young past Fenwick 50-41 Thursday in the Class 4A Mother McAuley Sectional final.

Marian survives drought, Meteors

BY RANDY WHALEN — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:00 CST

Marian Catholic didn't score in the final 4:04 and survived a T.F. North comeback to win 36-35 in a Class 4A sectional final Thursday in Calumet City.

Wheeling's 'D' fuels win over Lake Zurich

BY DICK QUAGLIANO — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:00 CST

No. 4 Wheeling's defense put the clamps on No. 11 Lake Zurich as the Wildcats burned the Bears 57-39 Thursday in Barrington's Class 4A sectional final.

Deep Broncos roll by Wheaton Academy

BY ROB VALENTIN — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:00 CST

Allison Seberger and Tianna Brown scored 12 points each to lead four Montini players in double figures as the Broncos beat Wheaton Academy 55-38 Thursday to win the Class 3A Riverside-Brookfield Sectional.

Lemont can't keep pace with Hawks

BY TIM CRONIN -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:00 CST

Hillcrest's pesky defense forced Lemont into 25 percent shooting and 32 turnovers as the Hawks won 61-33 Thursday night in the Class 3A Rich East Sectional final.

Crystal Lake South falls to Boylan

BY MATT LE CREN — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:00 CST

Rockford Boylan extended its winning streak to 26 and ended Crystal Lake South�s best season ever Thursday by knocking off the Gators 56-47 to win the Class 4A Jacobs Sectional.

Johnsburg makes it three straight vs. Rams

BY BRIAN BOWN — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:00 CST

Johnsburg won the Class 3A North Chicago Sectional on Thursday by knocking off Grayslake Central for the third time this season, prevailing 59-41.

Freeport makes most of Oswego foul trouble

By PAUL JOHNSON For The Beacon News — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:00 CST

Girls basketball: Oswego's girls basketball team outscored Freeport in the second half of its Class 3A Marengo Sectional title game. But with starters Brittany Collier and Samiya Wright on the bench for much of the first half in foul trouble, the Panthers were unable to overcome a large early deficit. Freeport advanced to the Super-sectional with a 55-47 win over Oswego.

Driscoll has title hopes

BY STEVE TUCKER stucker@suntimes.com — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:00 CST

Steve McCuiston can remember the days when it was a struggle just to get the Driscoll girls basketball team to its Thanksgiving tournament games. Now his Highlanders are in the Class 2A semifinals.

Name of game to DiGrazia: Pressure

BY STEVE TUCKER stucker@suntimes.com — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:00 CST

Whether she's on the golf course or the basketball court, Driscoll senior GiGi DiGrazia thrives in pressure situations. She won the Class 1A golf title last fall and is a leader for the basketball team that is playing in the Class 2A state tourney this weekend.

Excitement runs high for Hinckley-Big Rock

BY JIM OWCZARSKI jowczarski@scn1.com — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00 CST

Jenna Thorp summed it up perfectly for the Hinckley-Big Rock Royals, who will make a trip to the IHSA final four for the first time since the program was born in 1977-78. "This is history," she said.

Meteors edge Griffins; Marian cruises

BY RANDY WHALEN — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:00 CST

Host T.F. North rode a game-ending 5-1 run to a 49-46 win over Lincoln-Way East and Marian Catholic eased past Joliet 64-33 Tuesday in Class 4A sectional semifinal play.

Hillcrest, Lemont move into finals

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:00 CST

Uniquah Hampton and Juanita Robinson combined for 35 points in a 61-46 win over Harlan Tuesday at the Class 3A Rich East Sectional. Lemont held off Rich South 59-52 in the other semifinal.

Allen powers Bears past Mundelein

BY DICK QUAGLIANO — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:00 CST

Lake Zurich beat Mundelein for the third time this season, rolling to an 82-60 win Tuesday in the Class 4A Barrington Sectional semifinals.

Quirke's free throws win it for Trevians

BY ROB VALENTIN — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:00 CST

Molly Quirke made two free throws with 5.6 seconds remaining to clinch a 37-36 win for New Trier over Von Steuben Tuesday in the Class 4A Niles West semifinals.

GodBold, Commandos coast by Crane

BY MATT LE CREN — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:00 CST

Adrienne GodBold's double-double helped power Marshall past Crane 67-31 Tuesday in the Class 3A Orr Sectional semifinals.

Tuesday's girls basketball roundup

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Tuesday's girls basketball action.

Yohn named unanimous 2A All-State

By ALEX LAWSON For The Courier-News — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:01 CST

Girls gymnastics: St. Edward forward Katie Yohn had, by any statistical measure, a sublime senior campaign. It's fitting then that her excellence was recognized, as she was unanimously named to the Associated Press Class 2A All-State First Team on Tuesday. She was the only unanimous selection.

Slow start can't stall Bolingbrook

BY RANDY WHALEN — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:00 CST

Bolingbrook spotted Benet a 7-0 lead before roaring back for a 48-30 victory Monday in the Class AA Waubonsie Valley Sectional semifinals.

Young escapes Bogan's upset bid

BY MATT LE CREN — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:00 CST

Ashlee Anderson and Chanise Jenkins hit key three-pointers to rally Young from a third-quarter deficit and the Dolphins got past Bogan 50-46 Monday in a Class 4A Mother McAuley Sectional semifinal.

DiGrazia, Driscoll heading to state

BY STEVE TUCKER stucker@suntimes.com — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:00 CST

GiGi DiGrazia, who won the Class 1A golf title last fall, is heading back Downstate in basketball after the Highlanders beat Bishop McNamara 54-35 Monday in a Class 2A supersectional at Elgin Community College.

Albano goes over 2,000 in Trinity win

BY PATRICK Z. MCGAVIN — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:00 CST

Monica Albano passed the 2,000-point plateau for her career on Monday, highlighting Trinity's 62-33 win over North Lawndale in a Class 3A Orr Sectional semifinal.

Monday's girls basketball roundup

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Monday's girls basketball action.

Wheeling still has Hersey's number

BY DICK QUAGLIANO — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:00 CST

Janelle Cannon scored 17 points as Wheeling beat Hersey for the third time this season, 52-30 Monday in the Class 4A Barrington Sectional semifinals.

Perfect Geneva picks up 30th win

BY CHRISTINE BOLIN — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:00 CST

Kat Yelle and Taylor Whitley combined for 38 points, leading unbeaten Geneva past Elk Grove 66-57 Monday in the Class 4A Addison Trail Sectional semifinals.

Friars, Payne reign over McAuley

BY MATT LE CREN — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00 CST

Katlyn Payne scored 10 points in the fourth quarter to help seal Fenwick's 63-49 win over host Mother McAuley in a Class 4A sectional semifinal on Monday night.

Kokenis has another big night vs. Waubonsie

BY RANDY WHALEN — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:00 CST

Hinsdale Central's Toni Kokenis, who set her previous career high for scoring against Waubonsie Valley in January, broke that record by scoring 30 in a 55-41 win over the host Warriors Monday in a Class 4A sectional semifinal.

Montini's comeback sinks Glenbard S.

BY ROB VALENTIN — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:00 CST

Down by a point entering the fourth quarter, Montini rallied to oust Glenbard South 48-39 Monday in the Class 3A Riverside-Brookfield Sectional semifinals.

Loyola's threes put away Prospect

BY GEORGE M. WILCOX -- PIONEER PRESS — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:00 CST

Loyola knocked down eight three-pointers en route to a 50-44 win over Prospect Monday in the Class 4A Niles West Sectional semifinals.

Wheaton Academy wins a wild one

BY ROB VALENTIN — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:00 CST

Wheaton Academy came from 12 points down in the first half and then let a seven-point lead slip away in the fourth quarter before getting past St. Joseph 49-46 Monday in the Class 3A Riverside-Brookfield Sectional semifinals.

Hinckley-Big Rock punches ticket to state

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:00 CST

Hinckley-Big Rock's Jenna Thorp and Melissa Hermann had 12 rebounds apiece and combined for 10 boards in the decisive fourth quarter of the Royals' 53-44 victory over the Dakota Indians, which sends Hinckley-Big Rock to the Class 1A state basketball semifinals at Illinois State University on Friday.

Steve Tucker's Super 25 girls basketball rankings

BY STEVE TUCKER -- SUN-TIMES — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:00 CST

Before a busy day of girls hoops kicks off tomorrow, check out Steve Tucker's Super 25. Young remains No. 1 once again.

A quick look ahead

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 18:00 CST

Want to know who your team plays in the state sectionals? Here is an updated schedule of next week's games. Key Class 4A matchups include: Fenwick vs. Mother McAuley and Wheeling vs. Hersey.

Stars crank up defense, oust Tinley

BY PAT DISABATO -- SOUTHTOWN STAR — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:00 CST

After giving up 20 points to Tinley Park's Sarah Fencl in the first half, Rich South turned up its defense a notch and went on to win 62-43 Friday in a Class 3A regional championship.

Von Steuben puts away Niles W. early

BY MATTHEW WOOD — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:00 CST

Von Steuben ran off 16 straight points in the first half and coasted past Niles West 45-21 Friday in the Class 4A Mather Regional final.

Randolph's rebounds key Meteors' win

BY TIM CRONIN -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:00 CST

Marist held T.F. North's Jeanise Randolph to three points, 15 below her average, but couldn't keep her off the boards. Randolph grabbed 20 rebounds to help the Meteors beat host Marist 42-34 Friday in a Class 4A regional final.

Geneva delivers KO in first quarter

By BILL KINDT For The Beacon News — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:00 CST

Girls basketball: Step one has been taken with hardly a hiccup. Geneva's undefeated (29-0) girls basketball team scored the game's first 13 points, rolled to a 24-3 lead at the end of the first quarter and went on to a 65-35 romp over Proviso West in the West Chicago Class 4A Regional final Friday.

Friday's girls basketball roundup

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Friday's girls basketball roundup, updated throughout the night.

Waubonsie rides defense to regional title

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:00 CST

Girls basketball: When the buzzer sounded to end the third quarter, most of the people in the gym knew what Waubonsie Valley had just accomplished. The Warriors had just held Downers Grove North without a point for the entire quarter on their way to a 42-26 victory in the Oswego East Regional final Friday night.