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Boys Basketball: Benet, Naperville Central highlight Hoops Showdown
Since taking over the Benet boys basketball program at the start of the 2008-09 season, Gene Heidkamp has routinely constructed a tough schedule that has …
- May 22, 2012
Boys Basketball: Metea Valley wins first regional crown
Metea Valley senior Raysean Parker had never been in a situation like this before. After forcing a steal in a tied Class 4A Metea Valley …
- Mar 2, 2012
Boys Basketball: Metea Valley ready for the next step
Persevering Tuesday night and overcoming a four-point deficit late in the fourth quarter to earn the first-ever postseason victory in its program history, courtesy of …
- Mar 1, 2012
Boys Basketball: Naperville North ready for state tourney
As far back as last summer, third-year Naperville North coach Jeff Powers and his staff had a feeling they could in for something special this …
- Mar 1, 2012
Boys Basketball: Benet uses late surge to top Nazareth
Nazareth had a two to one advantage against Benet. Unfortunately, it was the wrong kind. In a game with scoring at a premium, Benet suffered …
- Feb 28, 2012
Boys Basketball: Tyler Ulis out for Marian Catholic, topped by Benet
There isn’t any question that sophomore Tyler Ulis has been the most important player for Marian Catholic this season. The 5-8 point guard has been …
- Feb 24, 2012
Boys Basketball: Marist’s Nic Weishar sinks free throw to top Benet
Standing at the free-throw line with a chance to win the game Friday against Benet, Marist’s Nic Weishar had a flashback. Against Harlan earlier this …
- Feb 23, 2012
Boys Basketball: Benet overcomes big night from Wheaton Academy’s Cameron Harvey
Three quarters into its game Tuesday night against Wheaton Academy, Benet was tenuously holding onto a one-point lead and looking desperately for any way to …
- Feb 16, 2012
Boys Basketball: Benet takes down St Patrick
Representing a big part of Benet’s immediate successful past, junior forward Pat McInerney is well aware of the role he has had to take to …
- Feb 15, 2012
Boys Basketball: Naperville North poised for late state run
Naperville North looking for solid postseason positioning During third-year coach Jeff Powers’ first year at the helm of the Huskies’ program, he led them to …
- Feb 7, 2012
Boys Basketball: Batavia Night of Hoops roundup
Benet 39, Wheaton North 35 When Benet’s boys basketball team jumped out to a quick 8-0 lead in Saturday’s matchup with Wheaton North at Batavia’s …
- Feb 10, 2012
Boys Basketball: Late run carries St Viator past Benet
St. Viator senior Kevin Walsh held court with the television cameras and reporters after the Lions’ 50-42 win over Benet like an old pro. He …
- Feb 7, 2012
Boys Basketball: Benet gets by Notre Dame in double OT
When two equally talented teams get together, it is not a surprise when 32 minutes is not enough to decide a game. Benet and Notre …
- Feb 2, 2012
Boys Basketball: Naperville North looking to fly under the radar
Amid little fanfare and no one averaging double-digit scoring, Naperville North is quickly earning a reputation as one of the best 12-4 teams no one …
- Jan 24, 2012
Boys Basketball: Naperville North stays on a roll, leads DVC
Entering Friday’s tilt with Naperville Central already with a ton of momentum gleaned from its road sweep at Glenbard East and West Aurora, Naperville North …
- Jan 17, 2012
Boys Basketball: Saturday’s Naperville North roundup
Benet 64, Oswego 55 During its last two win-filled years, there’s probably not much that Benet’s coaching staff hasn’t seen. With such an inexperienced group …
- Jan 20, 2012
Boys Basketball: Benet pulls away from Joliet Catholic
Friday’s East Suburban Catholic contest in Lisle featured a team expected to win in Benet against a team building from the ground up in Joliet …
- Jan 13, 2012
Boys Basketball: Carmel tops Benet in OT thriller
Now Carmel knows it can get the job done. When the horn finally sounded in its East Suburban Catholic battle with Benet on Friday, the …
- Jan 7, 2012
Boys Basketball: Proviso East comes alive, bounces Benet
Proviso East plays faster than the speed of light, or so it appears. Benet eventually learned the hard lesson on Wednesday. For three quarters, the …
- Dec 28, 2011
Boys Basketball: Benet holds off St Joseph
Last year’s Benet team was one for the ages, but Sean O’Mara is ready to make his imprint on this year’s club. “We worked very …
- Jan 2, 2012
Boys Basketball: Benet tops Brother Rice
Nine games into the young season, Benet’s defensive capabilities have become very apparent. Establishing consistency on the other side of the floor is a process …
- Dec 21, 2011
Joe Henricksen’s City/Suburban Hoops Report
City: March madness The rumblings coming out of the city following the IHSA’s release of sectional assignments last week were loud. Whether it’s a West …
- Dec 19, 2011
Boys Basketball: Sean O’Mara lifts Benet past Lockport
Sophomore Sean O’Mara displayed veteran poise as Benet survived a fourth quarter comeback by Lockport Wednesday evening for a 41-39 victory at the Plainfield North …
- Dec 19, 2011
Boys Basketball: Naperville North avenges season-ending loss to Benet
Nine months and two days after suffering a dramatic double-overtime loss to Benet in its own regional final, the opportunity to make amends finally came …
- Dec 18, 2011
Boys Basketball: East Suburban Catholic preview capsules
EAST SUB. CATHOLIC Outlook: Benet has come back down to earth. Expect Marist and St. Patrick to compete for the title. Top five players: Ismar …
- Dec 18, 2011
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