Metering is ON

Boys Basketball: Thornton’s buzzer-beater ends Andrew’s perfect run

Ahead 33-20 at the half Tuesday against Thornton, No. 4 Andrew appeared well on its way to its 17th consecutive victory to start the season. …

  • Feb 3, 2012

Boys Basketball: Thornwood’s fast start beats Thornton

Darrell Combs had waited a long time to beat Thornton. Thanks to social media, he also had some extra motivation. Combs and his Thornwood teammates …

  • Jan 27, 2012

Boys Basketball: Jovan Mooring leads Hillcrest past Thornton

Hillcrest guard Jovan Mooring found his shot midway through the first quarter Saturday, helping Hillcrest hold off Thornton’s upset bid as the Hawks won 68-53 …

  • Jan 13, 2012

Boys Basketball: Seton forces tempo, stops Thornton

The McDipper Tournament uses a 35-second shot clock, but Seton never had to worry about running out of time on any of its possessions. The …

  • Dec 27, 2011

Boys Basketball: Rayshaun Bruce rallies Thornton past Leo

Thornton got a late-game burst from a bench player and came from behind to topple Leo 56-54 Monday in the opening round of the 39th …

  • Dec 29, 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: SouthWest Suburban Red preview capsules

SouthWest Sub. Red Outlook: Thornwood is poised to take over the top spot from perennial power Thornton, with Andrew also looking to be in the …

  • Dec 6, 2011

Boys Basketball: Farragut doesn’t let up against Thornton

Farragut coach William Nelson has been on his team to not ease up when the Admirals are working with a lead. So when Farragut jumped …

  • Dec 9, 2011

McLegends matches current, former 'Cats

Brian Greene Jr. and Jay Parker have plenty of reasons to be excited about McLegends X, scheduled for April 16 on the Thornton seniors' home …

  • Apr 1, 2011

Thorton dominates second half

For the first 15½ minutes, it was anybody's ballgame. But for the last 16½, well, it was all Thornton. The Wildcats shook off an inspired …

  • Feb 19, 2011

Greene helps Thornton stay unbeaten

Thornton senior Brian Greene Jr. didn't have a great week of practice. He was still feeling the effects of a deep thigh bruise incurred during …

  • Jan 8, 2011

Phoenix rises up to stun Thornton

DeAngelo Thigpen made his 18th birthday a very public affair and spectacular celebration. The senior North Lawndale guard scored 12 points and hit a runner …

  • Jan 10, 2011

Beard, Wildcats bounce back for win

Stefan Beard had 20 points and Bernard Brame added 13 points as No. 18 Thornton bounced back from its first loss of the season to …

  • Jan 15, 2011

Stagg stays close, stuns Thornton

Hanging with No. 8 Thornton through three quarters, Stagg's Dan Ahern knew if the Chargers could just stick around they would be able to make …

  • Feb 12, 2011

Thornton holds on over Shepard

Thornton outlasted a feisty Shepard squad for a 63-58 win Tuesday night in a Class 4A Lincoln-Way North Regional semifinal. Although the Astros never led, …

  • Mar 2, 2011

Patience key for Thornton against Warriors

Thornton coach Troy Jackson vows his team will not fall into the trap that many others have when facing Crete-Monee's two-guard match-up zone defense. "We …

  • Mar 11, 2011

Southwest Suburban Red preview

Southwest Suburban Red Outlook: Thornton lost Reggie Smith but returns a talented and experienced lineup, while Thornwood, Andrew and Thornridge all have pieces to make …

  • Nov 22, 2010

Thornton tops Andrew

Thornton 58, Andrew 53: Jay Parker scored 21 points for No. 11 Thornton (5-0). …

  • Dec 15, 2010

Thornton takes down rival Thornridge

A strong supporting cast is the key to any winning program. Unbeaten No. 11 Thornton (7-0, 3-0) showed it has plenty of depth during Friday …

  • Dec 18, 2010

Brame's efforts lift Thornton

The best thing about December basketball is the immediate chance to atone for an unsatisfactory performance. Bernard Brame made Harlan pay Saturday afternoon at the …

  • Dec 19, 2010

Thornton legend Allen passes away

Michael Allen, one of the most prolific boys basketball scorers in the history of the south suburbs during his career at Thornton High School, died …

  • Sep 28, 2010

boysbasketball Galleries