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Boys Basketball: Morgan Park’s press too much for Rich South
Morgan Park coach Nick Irvin saw a weakness in Rich South that he knew his team could exploit Wednesday night. “I watched a lot of …
- Mar 15, 2012
Boys Basketball: Fill-ins lift Rich South over Thornridge
With two of its key starters out, Rich South turned to a committee of replacements to step up. Three Stars scored in double figures as …
- Mar 2, 2012
Boys Basketball: Crete-Monee threes bury Rich South
Crete-Monee coach Tom Cappel called his team dangerous when it shoots the ball well. The Warriors were downright deadly in the third quarter Friday night …
- Mar 1, 2012
Boys Basketball: John Ruffin boosts Rich South past rival Rich East
After getting outrebounded the last two games by Bloom and Thornwood, Rich South coach Scot Ritter challenged his team to be more physical Friday night …
- Feb 17, 2012
Boys Basketball: Donald Moore powers Bloom past Rich South
Bloom senior Donald Moore has been tearing up south suburban basketball courts for three seasons now, but the games have taken on some extra meaning. …
- Feb 17, 2012
Boys Basketball: John Ruffin’s free throws lift Rich South past Crete-Monee
John Ruffin never had a doubt he would come through Tuesday night with the game on the line. The Rich South senior, who was 4-of-7 …
- Feb 13, 2012
Boys Basketball: First half sparks Rich South vs Kankakee
It was the most exciting play of the night for host Kankakee that seemingly ignited a spark in Rich South. The Kay’s Alvin Braddock stole …
- Jan 27, 2012
Joe Henricksen’s City/Suburban Hoops Report
Bogan Under the radar Due partly to the fact Bogan traveled to Rock Island for Thanksgiving and to Centralia for Christmas, the Bengals haven’t been …
- Jan 24, 2012
Boys Basketball: Rich East renewal includes upset of rival Rich South
It’s a new year for the Rich East basketball team. After recording twice as many defeats as victories to start the 2011-12 season, the Rockets …
- Jan 13, 2012
Boys Basketball: This time, Rich South beats Bloom
What a difference a week made for Rich South. After absorbing a 69-51 defeat to Bloom on Dec. 28 at McDipper 39, the Stars turned …
- Jan 11, 2012
Boys Basketball: Rich South’s Ritter could be happier
A 13-4 start to the season would please most coaches. Rich South coach Scot Ritter, however, sees room for improvement from his squad. “When we …
- Jan 7, 2012
Boys Basketball: Rich South rolls past Seton for third at McDipper
Rich South came out angry and downed Seton 70-62 to capture the third-place championship at the McDipper Tournament Friday night. Nobody played any angrier than …
- Dec 30, 2011
Boys Basketball: ‘Complete’ play lifts Bloom by Rich South
Bloom seems to be hitting its stride at just the right time. The Blazing Trojans played nearly flawless basketball and easily blew past host Rich …
- Dec 29, 2011
Boys Basketball: Marquell Small steps up for Rich South
Host Rich South moved into the semifinals of the McDipper Tournament thanks to a big second half in a 52-42 win over Hales on Tuesday. …
- Dec 28, 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: Jordan Perry leads Crete-Monee past Rich Central
After garnering 27 points and seven rebounds in a 76-60 win over Rich Central on Tuesday night, Crete-Monee’s Jordan Perry wasn’t about to gloat. “There …
- Dec 19, 2011
Boys Basketball: Rich South finds range against St Laurence
Rich South coach Scot Ritter couldn’t fault the effort Saturday night, just the results. Or maybe the lack of results. Missing seven point-blank layups off …
- Dec 18, 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: Rich South continues fast break success
Similar to its season-opening victory the night before, when Rich South took control in the second half against Plainfield North, the Stars asserted themselves in …
- Nov 28, 2011
Boys Basketball: John Ruffin propels Rich South past Plainfield North
A sign above the Plainfield North locker room at the Joliet West Thanksgiving Classic read “Tornado Warning Stay In This Room.’’ The weather was fine …
- Nov 25, 2011
Olympians survive techs, Stars in OT
Rich Central escaped Richton Park with a 71-63 overtime win over Rich South Friday night in Southland Conference action. The Olympians (9-6, 2-1) held their …
- Jan 8, 2011
Crowds aren't like they used to be
I have heard the same excuses over and over again as to why gymnasiums in the Southland aren't filled to capacity during boys basketball games …
- Feb 2, 2011
Rich South tops Kankakee
Rich South 57, Kankakee 42: Macari Brooks totaled 20 points, 15 rebounds and John Ruffin had 12 for Rich South (12-7, 3-4 Southland). …
- Feb 5, 2011
Defensive switch pays for Stars
Rich South coach Scot Ritter knew he had to make a change after watching Thornwood guard Darrell Combs put on a clinic in the first …
- Feb 16, 2011
Bloom takes care of business
After being upended Feb. 11 by Rich East, Bloom couldn't afford another slip Friday against Rich South if it were to have a chance at …
- Feb 19, 2011
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