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Boys basketball: Top 20
Burlington Central senior Andrew Scharnowski passed the 1,000-point milestone in a win over Crystal Lake Central on Friday. Scharnowski became the 11th player in school history to score 1,000 points.
Benet, Rolling Meadows and Hinsdale Central are the top three teams in this week's Daily Herald's boys basketball Top 20.
Prairie Ridge’s James Muse, front, moves the Ball as Crystal Lake South’s Brady Schroeder defends in varsity boys basketball at Crystal Lake South Friday night.

Hot-shooting Prairie Ridge knocks off Crystal Lake South

Prairie Ridge sophomore Ben Gablenz appreciated the support of his teammates during a key third-quarter stretch against Crystal Lake South.

Rolling Meadows falls despite Nikolich-Wilson's big night

Rolling Meadows' Mark Nikolich-Wilson opened some eyes at Glenbrook South Saturday night.

Palatine handles Warren for 5th straight win

Palatine was just looking for a better seed. But, when the Pirates were done with Warren, they had a whole garden.

Oswego East continues to have West Aurora's number

By Tyler Jasek's count, he's scored nine points in a game four times this season. Double figures has proven an elusive barrier.
Lake Zurich’s Ryan Carroll makes a move to get past Warren’s Braylon Walker in a boys basketball game in Lake Zurich on Friday, January 27, 2023.

Panek's clutch free throws lift Warren over Lake Zurich

There was just a little panic when Warren's Adam Panek took an early seat Friday night in Lake Zurich. The senior forward was forced to the bench with two fouls in the first 1:40 of the game.
Wheaton Warrenville South’s Colin Moore attempts a shot during a game against Geneva in Wheaton on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023.
WW South snaps Geneva's 15-game streak, takes control of DuKane race
Extra incentive wasn't needed for Wheaton Warrenville South Friday.
Bartlett's depth shines at Elgin
Defeating Elgin by 43 points, 82-39, on Dec. 13 in Upstate Conference play in Bartlett, you might think the Hawks wouldn't come ready to play in Elgin Friday night.
Aurora Christian avenges St. Francis setback
Every time St. Francis made a comeback attempt, Aurora Christian had an answer during Friday night's Metro Suburban Blue basketball clash in Wheaton.
Lake Park builds 21-point lead on Batavia, wins by 2
It was a conference win against a worthy opponent, but Lake Park's road to success was a little bumpier than the Lancers would have liked.
Chtilianov, Waubonsie Valley slam Metea
Waubonsie Valley's Eric Chtilianov made a point to put a memorable exclamation point in Friday's home victory over rival Metea Valley.
Stevenson boys basketball coach Pat Ambrose, pictured in a 2019 regional game with John Ittounas, won his 500th game Friday.
Stevenson's Ambrose wins 500th game
Stevenson boys basketball coach Pat Ambrose certainly didn't want to be the focal point, but Ambrose "quietly" hit a huge milestone Friday night by recording his 500th career victory in 24 seasons.
Wilder, Ivy spark Larkin's win at Fenton in new roles
Up until about a week ago, Darnell Wilder had been starting for the Larkin boys basketball team.
St Edward holds off Ridgewood rally
St. Edward withstood a Ridgewood second-half rally to win the Metro Suburban Red Division game 54-42 Thursday night in Elgin. With the victory, the Green Wave moved into a first-place tie with Ridgewood.
Boys basketball: Suchy, Fremd flip switch in nailbiting win over Barrington
Caiden Suchy and Fremd flipped on the lights Thursday. Suchy was stuck in the bench in the first half in foul trouble. He escaped to score all of his ten points in the second half to lead the Vikings to a thrilling 62-60 win over Barrington in Palatine.
Boys basketball: Handy, Meadows have blast in blowout win over Hersey
With a blowout in over Hersey on Thursday night, the Rolling Meadows boys basketball team moved themselves a step closer to a third straight MSL East Division title. The team can clinch a berth in February's MSL championship game by beating Buffalo Grove at home Tuesday night
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Glenbard West’s Paxton Warden, right, goes to the basket against Whitney Young’s Daniel Johnson in the Class 4A boys basketball state championship game at State Farm Center in Champaign Saturday.
Glenbard West, Whitney Young play for Class 4A state boys basketball title
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