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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
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