High school news and notes

Updated: December 1, 2011 6:58PM

Going for hoops

After a stellar football career and some debate as to what sport Homewood-Flossmoor’s Tim Williams would play in college, the 6-7 senior has decided to go with basketball. After starring at QB for the Vikings (throwing for 2,628 yards and 31 touchdowns), Williams sat down with his family over Thanksgiving and discussed his options and what direction he wanted to take as an athlete. “His potential is unlimited,” H-F basketball coach Jim McLaughlin said. “When you consider the time he missed last [basketball] season with the injury and playing football as well, he’s just scratching the surface. He’s so versatile and multi-talented.” As far as recruiting goes, Williams says he is wide open. Indiana State and IPFW have been the most active in recruiting Williams and have extended offers, with Nevada showing plenty of interest and others now becoming more involved.

Juniors to watch

Joliet Catholic running back Ty Isaac, who ran for 515 yards and six touchdowns in last weekend’s Class 5A state final, is the No. 1 football prospect in the state in the Class of 2013, according to CBS College Sports recruiting analyst Tom Lemming. Rounding out Lemming’s top 10 for Illinois juniors are: Lemont offensive lineman Ethan Pocic, Bolingbrook quarterback Aaron Bailey, Crete-Monee receiver Laquon Treadwell, Maine South quarterback Matt Alviti, St. Francis offensive lineman Kyle Bosch, Naperville North offensive lineman Colin Goebel, Palatine defensive back Jesse Bobbit, Libertyville offensive tackle Brandon Stanfel and Glenbard West running back Kendall Johnson. The state’s top two sophomores, according to Lemming, are Marist receiver Nic Weishar and Prairie Ridge offensive lineman Shane Evans.

Eagles soar

Sandburg is ranked eighth in Wrestling Insider Newsmagazine’s preseason national rankings. Also in the top 25 are No. 18 Minooka, No. 20 Montini and No. 25 Glenbard North.

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