High School Sports RSS: Girls Basketball

Hillcrest stays positive vs. Stars

BY TONY BARANEK tbaranek@southtownstar.com — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

Uniquah Hampton had 26 points, five rebounds, five assists and nine steals to lead Hillcrest past host Rich South 66-46 Monday night in the Galaxy tournament semifinals.

Eagles top Titans in quick turnaround

By CHRISTINE BOLIN For Sun-Times Media — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

It had been only two days since the Aurora Christian and IMSA girls basketball teams played each other, but the Eagles came out on top both times. On Monday, the host Eagles beat the Titans 40-25 in a nonconference contest fueled by Aurora Christian's lone senior, Naomi Haas, who led all scorers with 12 points.

Fourth-quarter run helps Storm to first win

By BRANDON MANGIA For Sun-Times Media — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

SOUTH ELGIN -- Trailing the entire game, the South Elgin girls basketball team got it together in the fourth quarter to pull out a 57-48 comeback win over Hononegah on Monday at the Dundee-Crown Thanksgiving Tournament.

McDillon resigns at Genoa-Kingston

By ALEX LAWSON For Sun-Times Media — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Genoa-Kingston girls basketball coach Todd McDillon is stepping down five games into his fourth season on the bench.

Monday's girls basketball roundup

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Monday's girls basketball action.

Trevians' Schmitt feasts on Loyola � again

BY GEORGE M. WILCOX gwilcox@pioneerlocal.com — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:00 CST

New Trier's Abbey Schmitt scored 18 points and had 12 rebounds Saturday in a 64-48 victory over Loyola.

Seberger, Montini take down Von Steuben

BY PATRICK Z. MCGAVIN — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Alison Seberger made five three-pointers to lead No. 4 Montini past No. 13 Von Steuben 55-43 Saturday night in Lombard.

Saturday's girls basketball roundup

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Saturday's girls basketball action.

Bogan's 1-2 punch knocks out Marshall

BY BEN MEYER-ABBOTT — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:00 CST

Lynette Holmes and Jaleesa Armstrong combined for 32 points as No. 8 Bogan beat No. 16 Marshall 59-52 Saturday in New Trier Thanksgiving tournament action at Loyola.

Shain, WW South topple Titans

BY GEORGE M. WILCOX gwilcox@pioneerlocal.com — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Annie Shain's 17 points helped Wheaton Warrenville South roll past Glenbrook South 47-25 Saturday in the Schaumburg tournament.

Batavia presses way to championship

BY BRIAN MILLER -- FOR THE BEACON NEWS — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Batavia forced 28 turnovers en route to a 59-36 win over Timothy Christian Saturday, giving the Bulldogs the Hoop Happenings tournament title at IMSA.

Griffins stop Thornton for title

BY TONY BARANEK tbaranek@southtownstar.com — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Amanda West had 11 points, six rebounds and three assists to help Lincoln-Way East get past Thornton 48-41 Saturday for the title of the Richards Invitational.

Tuck returns as Bolingbrook rolls

BY TINA AKOURIS takouris@suntimes.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Morgan Tuck scored 12 points in her first game back after suffering a torn left ACL last May as top-ranked Bolingbrook rolled by No. 2 Marian Catholic 61-42 Friday night.

Andrew rallies vs. Oak Lawn

BY TONY BARANEK tbaranek@southtownstar.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00 CST

Andrew survived a slow start to slip past Oak Lawn 45-42 Friday in the Thunderbolts' girls basketball tourney.

Bulldogs press on to tourney final

BY BRIAN MILLER -- FOR THE BEACON NEWS — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00 CST

The Bulldogs were led by senior Liz Barnes' 15 points to lead Batavia 57-23 Friday night. Barnes, who at 5-feet-11 inches has moved from guard to power forward to make up for the loss of four starters from last year's squad, is using her experience to lead the young team.

Friday's girls basketball roundup

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Friday's girls basketball action.

H-F stuns Hillcrest

By TONY BARANEK tbaranek@southtownstar.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Charnelle Reed scored 32 points, Jailyn Norris added 20 points and Cici Shannon contributed eight points and 13 rebounds as H-F overcame a 19-point deficit to upset No. 18 Hillcrest Thursday.

Liston lights it up in Fenwick rout

BY MIKE CLARK, ASSISTANT YOURSEASON.COM EDITOR — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Tricia Liston scored early and often Thursday night, on drives and putbacks, three-pointers and free throws. When it was all over, the Fenwick senior had a career-high 39 points and the No. 6 Friars had opened their season with an 84-42 road win over crosstown rival Oak Park.

Lockport's Barney one happy birthday girl

By RANDY WHALEN For Sun-Times Media — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

Lockport senior forward Meghan Barney got a nice present on her 18th birthday. A victory over Lemont. Barney scored 13 points and grabbed 6 rebounds and senior guard Amber Surdokaite added a team-high 16 points as Lockport held on for a 50-46 win over Lemont.

Worth the wait for BC

By BRANDON MANGIA For Sun-Times Media — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

It took awhile to get started, but when all was said and done, Burlington Central came away with a 60-46 win over Lisle on Thursday in pool play at the Rockets' own Thanksgiving Tournament.

Focus on defense pays off for Panthers

By CHRISTINE BOLIN For Sun-Times Media — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

The Oswego girls basketball team would like to think defense is its No. 1 priority. However, if a lot of offense happens, that's OK too. For the second time this week, the Panthers scored 60 or more points, this time against Plainfield South.

Tomcats fastbreak past Knights

By BRIAN MILLER For Sun-Times Media — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

East Aurora coach Bill Anderson is trying to work his offense. That offense was out of sync, at times operating at far too fast a pace, as the Tomcats hosted Kaneland on Thursday night.

Thursday's girls basketball roundup

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Thursday's girls basketball roundup.

Richards presses way past Rams

BY CHRIS MURPHY -- FOR THE SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

Richards used stifling pressure defense to shut out visiting Reavis in the first quarter en route to a 59-41 win Wednesday in the first round of the Richards Eye Opener Tip Off Tournament.

Jacobs capitalizes vs. Hononegah

BY ANDY ROHR -- FOR THE COURIER-NEWS — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Jacobs forced 30 turnovers by Hononegah en route to a 58-38 win Wednesday night in the Dundee-Crown Thanksgiving Tournament.

Carmel solid in knocking off Prairie Ridge

BY MIKE MADIGAN -- FOR THE NEWS-SUN — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

After beating Rolling Meadows earlier this week, Carmel was good again on Wednesday, defeating Prairie Ridge 39-28 to clinch the title in Pool B in the Mundelein tournament.

Wednesday's girls basketball roundup

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Wednesday's girls basketball action.

Nunn better: Mustangs tip Trinity

BY TINA AKOURIS takouris@suntimes.com — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

Kendyl Nunn scored six of her 11 points in the third quarter, helping No. 24 Morgan Park take charge en route to a 49-36 win over No. 7 Trinity Tuesday night in River Forest.

Lincoln-Way East pulls shocker vs. Marian

BY TONY BARANEK tbaranek@southtownstar.com — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Lincoln-Way East got 15 points from Kelly McGovern and knocked off No. 2 Marian Catholic for the first time in program history, winning 48-41 Tuesday night in Frankfort.

Trevians too much for Marshall

BY CLYDE TRAVIS — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

Maggie Lyon and Abbey Schmitt each scored 16 points and Molly Quirke added 15 as No. 10 New Trier spoiled No. 16 Marshall's home-opener for the third consecutive year with 66-48 win.

Huskies slip past Neuqua Valley

BY NEIL SHALIN -- FOR SUN-TIMES MEDIA — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

Ashley Wiezeorick's basket with 30 seconds left put Naperville North ahead to stay in a 47-45 season-opening win over Neuqua Valley on Tuesday night.

Tuesday's girls basketball roundup

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Tuesday's girls basketball action.

Veterans set tone for Rosary

BY PAUL JOHNSON -- FOR THE BEACON NEWS — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Rosary's veteran trio of Katie Petrando, Jordan Rettig and Lane Richmond led the way to a big early lead as the Royals breezed past Kaneland 50-32 on Tuesday night.

Lake Forest impressive in opener

By BRYAN BONATO Special to the News-Sun — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

The smiling faces on players, coaches, parents and fans said it all about Lake Forest High's season-opening girls basketball win over visiting Regina Dominican of Wilmette. And why not smile? It's not often a team opens its season hitting on all cylinders and completely steamrolls a quality program.

Burlington's defense stymies Maroons

BY BRANDON MANGIA -- FOR THE COURIER-NEWS — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Burlington Central held Elgin scoreless in the third quarter and went on to win 48-23 on Tuesday night.

A closer look at Tina Akouris' Super 25

BY TINA AKOURIS takouris@suntimes.com — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

Sun-Times Super 25: Bolingbrook is one of those teams that loses a player here and there to graduation, but the next season it comes back just as strong as the last. This season is no different.

Maine West slips past Palatine

BY JOE COSENTINO — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Megan O'Neil scored 14 points to help Maine West get by host Palatine 48-46 Monday night in the season opener for both teams.

Smyth, Bengals pull away from Stars

BY STEVE MILLAR -- FOR THE SOUTHTOWN STAR — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Kristyne Smith had 11 of her 21 points in a key third-quarter surge as Oak Forest downed Rich South 58-42 Monday in a girls basketball season opener.

Monday's girls basketball roundup

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Monday's girls basketball action.

Prairie Ridge's fast start stops Spartans

BY GEORGE M. WILCOX gwilcox@pioneerlocal.com — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

Prairie Ridge opened a 13-point first-quarter lead and went on to beat Glenbrook South 48-37 Monday in girls basketball at the Mundelein Turkey Shootout.

Marian aims to state its case again

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

After a buzzer-beating loss to Young in last year's supersectional, Marian Catholic has its sights set on returning to state for the sixth time this decade.

Dundee-Crown hopes to bounce back

BY GENE CHAMBERLAIN -- FOR THE COURIER NEWS — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

After graduating most of a team that finished 2-24 a year ago, Dundee-Crown hopes a fast-paced style will lead to an improved showing.

Versatile Heine back to lead Hampshire

BY GENE CHAMBERLAIN -- FOR THE COURIER NEWS — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Fourth-year starter Chrissy Heine, versatile enough to play any position on the floor, is one of three returning all-conference players for defending Big Northern East champ Hampshire.

Jacobs to rely on balance once more

BY ALEX LAWSON -- FOR THE COURIER NEWS — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Balanced scoring was Jacobs' trademark last girls basketball season and the same looks to be true once again in 2009-10.

Experienced Westminster aiming high

BY ANDY ROHR -- FOR THE COURIER-NEWS — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

With all five starters returning, Westminster Christian is looking to make a splash in the new Northeastern Athletic Conference.

20-20: Girls hoops questions & answers

BY TINA AKOURIS takouris@suntimes.com — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:00 CST

Girls basketball season preview: Which girls basketball team is the best in the area? Why? Who are the best players in the area? Downstate? Here are 20 questions and answers about the girls basketball season that begins Monday.

Sun-Times' Top 50 girls basketball players

BY TINA AKOURIS takouris@suntimes.com — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:00 CST

There are many Division I recruits amongst the Sun-Times' Top 50 girls basketball players, including Montini's Michala Johnson, Fenwick's Tricia Liston and Von Steuben's Shonte Clay.

Green Wave prepares to reload

By GENE CHAMBERLAIN For Sun-Times Media — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

The challenge this season for St. Edward's girls basketball team is an obvious one. With the loss of school all-time scoring leader Katie Yohn, someone has to account for an awful lot of missing point production.

Elgin has strength in numbers

By GENE CHAMBERLAIN For Sun-Times Media — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

The biggest problem facing new Elgin girls basketball coach Nick Bumbales might be locating enough varsity uniforms. In an attempt to revive a once-dominant program, the Maroons will carry 19 varsity players on the roster this season.

Experienced Saints look to take next step

By ANDY ROHR For Sun-Times Media — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

St. Charles East got a taste of postseason success last year and is now back with a senior-laden squad looking to take that next step.

Johnson, Lowery bolstering Red Raiders attack this year

By ALEX LAWSON For Sun-Times Media — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

While winning a regional title is certainly a worthwhile goal for a basketball team, the girls from Huntley are desperately yearning for more.

Storm eyes next level

By GENE CHAMBERLAIN For The Courier-News — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

South Elgin's girls basketball team is getting pushy. "Our motto this year is we want to push the ball like crazy," coach Tim Prendergast said. The Storm has three starters back, including 5-8 sophomore Becca Smith.

Positive outlook for Streamwood

By ALEX LAWSON For The Courier-News — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

Though wins have been hard to come by for the Streamwood girls basketball team in recent seasons, coach George Rosner has reason to believe that things may be looking up for the Sabres.

New year, new coach for Larkin

By GENE CHAMBERLAIN For The Courier-News — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

After a 2-22 mark, including a season-ending 12-game losing streak under former coach Amy Silverman, Larkin is looking for a rapid reversal under a coach experienced at numerous levels of the sport in Alphonso Lott.

Hawks look ahead to fresh start

By ANDY ROHR For The Courier-News — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

With seven returnees from last year, Bartlett is ready to move on from a year that saw its solid 17-11 record from last year vanish, leaving behind an 0-28 mark in the record books because of an IHSA ruling.

Playing vs. boys helped out Thorp

BY RICK ARMSTRONG rarmstrong@scn1.com — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

Rick Armstrong: The girl could play. That's what David Dudzinski Sr. remembers of Hinckley eighth-grader Jenna Thorp, who tried out in 2006 and made the Kaneland Cagers travel basketball team he coached with Bill Mangers that included his son, David Jr.

Bolingbrook wants another title

BY TINA AKOURIS takouris@suntimes.com — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

With four returning starters from last year's Class 4A state girls basketball champions, Bolingbrook is primed for another title run.

Tina Akouris' preseason Super 25 girls basketball rankings

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

Defending Class 4A state champ Bolingbrook is No. 1 in the Sun-Times' preseason Super 25 for girls basketball.

Getting back in the game

BY TINA AKOURIS takouris@suntimes.com — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

Tina Akouris: I've never seen Bolingbrook girls basketball phenom Morgan Tuck play.

Johnson eyes new challenge at Z-B

BY DAVE MASTERSON dmasterson@scn1.com — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

Tanya Johnson, who won 557 games and two girls basketball state titles at Loyola, is eager to start rebuilding Zion-Benton's program as the Zee-Bees' new coach.

Bumbales named Elgin girls coach

By ALEX LAWSON For The Courier-News — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

After 22 years on the periphery of Elgin High athletics, Nick Bumbales is moving to the forefront after being named girls varsity basketball coach, replacing Angie Hudson.

Larkin names Lott girls hoops coach

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

Larkin High School announced several coaching hires Wednesday, including tabbing Alphonso Lott to lead the girls varsity basketball program. Lott, who was the varsity girls hoops coach at North Chicago from 1995-98, is currently an assistant football coach at Larkin.

Larkin's Silverman steps down

BY ALEX LAWSON -- FOR THE COURIER NEWS — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

Amy Silverman has resigned after 14 seasons as Larkin's girls basketball coach. "I always ask the kids to give a hundred percent," she said. "And I felt I could no longer give 100 percent."

Girls Basketball: Robinson leaves Hillcrest

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:00 CST

Juanita Robinson, for two years a key member of Hillcrest's varsity girls basketball team, has transferred to Zion-Benton for her junior year.

Robinson transfers from Hillcrest to Z-B

BY TONY BARANEK tbaranek@southtownstar.com — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

Juanita Robinson, for two years a key member of Hillcrest�s varsity girls basketball team, has transferred to Zion-Benton for her junior year.

Fenwick star Liston commits to Duke

BY TINA AKOURIS takouris@suntimes.com — Sat, 5 Sep 2009 12:00 CST

Fenwick guard Tricia Liston verbally committed to Duke on Friday night, Liston said Saturday. Liston chose the Blue Devils over DePaul and Wisconsin.

Red Devils' Kokenis commits to Stanford

BY TINA AKOURIS takouris@suntimes.com — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00 CST

Two-sport star Toni Kokenis of Hinsdale Central has committed to continue her basketball career at Stanford. She picked the Cardinal over Vanderbilt and DePaul, among others.

Summer doesn't bring break for players, refs

BY TONY BARANEK tbaranek@southtownstar.com — Mon, 6 Jul 2009 00:00 CST

The calendar may say it's vacation time, but Southland girls basketball players and officials are staying active with summer league play.

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 — Wed, 3 Jun 2009 17:00 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 00:00 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 00:00 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.