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Boys Basketball: Metea Valley breaks out late to down Rich Central in OT

Metea Valley hasn’t trailed much this season, let alone in double digits. The Mustangs found themselves trailing 64-54 with 6:20 remaining in the fourth quarter …

  • Jan 21, 2012

Boys Basketball: Rich Central gets by Joliet Central

Holding an eight-point lead through one quarter, Joliet Central coach Jeff Corcoran knew Friday’s McDipper game was far from over. His Steelmen were playing well, …

  • Dec 30, 2011

Boys Basketball: Seton pushes pace, beats Rich Central

Seton upped the tempo and flew past Rich Central for a 88-71 victory Monday in the opening game of the 39th McDipper Tournament at Rich …

  • Dec 30, 2011

Boys Basketball: Jamaal Murray lifts Rich Central past Mount Carmel

With no Mount Carmel defenders in front of him on a breakaway, Rich Central’s Jamaal Murray could see it. He wanted that fast-break dunk. But …

  • Dec 27, 2011

Boys Basketball: Rich South wins battle with Rich Central

In a matchup that was chippy from the get-go, Rich South outlasted rival Rich Central in a 58-47 victory Friday night in Olympia Fields. With …

  • Dec 17, 2011

Boys Basketball: Southland preview capsules

SOUTHLAND Outlook: Crete-Monee and Bloom should go to the wire for the title, with a crowd-pleasing showdown between ace guards Michael Orris and Donald Moore. …

  • Dec 6, 2011

Boys Basketball: Munang Ekoi, stalwart ‘D’ lead Rich Central past South Shore

South Shore had no answer for the full-court press, Marquis Smith, or Munang Ekoi. As a result, Rich Central routed the Tars 67-46 in the …

  • Dec 8, 2011

Boys Basketball: Neuqua figures out Rich Central press, then coasts

It took the inexperienced Neuqua Valley boys’ basketball team the better part of the first half to adapt to the quick, athletic Rich Central 1-3-1 …

  • Nov 28, 2011

Elder Armstead lifts Hales

The clock winding down in the first half, Hales' Aaron Armstead dribbled around the perimeter, finally rising with a shot. He swooshed a three-pointer from …

  • Dec 29, 2010

Rich Central defeats Rich South

Rich Central 71, Rich South 63: Nick Collins powered Rich Central (9-6, 2-1) with 28 points. …

  • Jan 8, 2011

Crockett, Treadwell fuel Crete-Monee

Crete-Monee's Jamee Crockett and LaQuon Treadwell had a couple of inglorious moments during Friday night's Southland Athletic Conference match-up against host Rich Central. Early in …

  • Jan 15, 2011

Parham steps down at Rich Central

Rich Central boys basketball coach Terrone Parham has resigned, effective immediately. The Olympians finished Parham's third season with an 11-14 mark, far below preseason expectations. …

  • Mar 18, 2011

Southland preview

Southland Outlook: Should be a fight to the finish between Rich South, Crete-Monee and Rich Central. Top five players Yr. G Macari Brooks, Rich South …

  • Nov 22, 2010

Crockett's efforts carry Crete-Monee

Crete-Monee cruised to a 78-55 win over Thornridge on Thursday in Dolton. The No. 19 Warriors (4-0) were well aware of the Falcons' 58-52 win …

  • Dec 3, 2010

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