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Despite rallies around the state calling for high school football to return this fall, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday it’s not going to happen.

IHSA's Anderson reacts to Pritzker's comments on high school sports

IHSA executive director Craig Anderson on Tuesday responded to comments from Gov. J.B. Pritzker concerning the state of high school sports. Anderson also addressed issues concerning the future.
Elgin girls basketball coach Dr. Nick Bumbales has a long history in the medical field and is keeping a close eye on how playing sports in other states during the COVID-19 pandemic is going.

Basketball teams gather again, though future remains up in the air

Basketball teams began contact days this week while uncertainty remains about the upcoming season.
Bartlett’s Lexie Sinclair picked St. Bonaventure on Tuesday to play college basketball.

Bartlett's Sinclair picks St. Bonaventure

Bartlett senior Lexie Sinclair has picked St. Bonaventure to play college basketball at.
The IHSA board of directors heard a proposal from basketball coaches on Monday to institute a shot clock, but the board told the coaches to take the proposal to the National Federation of High School Associations in March,

Coaches will take shot clock proposal to NFHS

IHSA punts on shot clock decision.
Grant’s Jazzlyn Linbo looks for an opening in the Grayslake North defense in a game last year at Mundelein.

Grant's Linbo commits to Purdue Fort Wayne

A two-time Daily Herald All-Area basketball player, Grant senior forward Jazzlyn Linbo recently gave a verbal commitment to Purdue University Fort Wayne.
Is the shot clock coming to Illinois high school basketball? The IHSA board of directors will vote on that proposal on Monday.
Is the shot clock coming to Illinois? Majority of coaches pushing for it
A group of high school coaches have organized their efforts in hopes the IHSA will add a shot clock to high school basketball.
Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host "Tailgating with Dave and Kevin" in a podcast format.
PODCAST: Tailgating with Dave and Kevin
PODCAST: On this special edition of Tailgating with Dave and Kevin we talk to Naperville North athletic director Bob Quinn about the new IHSA return-to-play plan.
Benet’s volleyball team will get a chance to defend its Class 4A state championship, but not until spring under the IHSA’s four-season plan for high school sports.
The IHSA's new prep sports plan -- some pros and cons
There are pros and cons to the new IHSA prep sports plan. After a few days of reflection, it's time to break it down.
Cross county will be one of the few fall sports competing under the IHSA's new plan announced on Wednesday.
Answering some key questions about state's plan for high school sports
We don't have all the answers to your questions about the IHSA's new plan for prep sports, but we'll do our best.
IHSA executive director Craig Anderson
IHSA exec: Decisions on how to return must be made in next 2 weeks
Illinois High School Association executive director Craig Anderson said in a Friday radio interview that numerous options are on the table for prep sports in the upcoming school year.
Libertyville’s Lauren Huber looks to pass around Stevenson’s Simone Sawyer last season.
Libertyville's Huber commits to Holy Cross
When Libertyville incoming senior Lauren Huber visited the College of the Holy Cross, she knew she made the right decision to commit to play basketball for the Division I school.
Aurora Central Catholic assistant coach Justyn Friday takes the temperature of players before the start of Wednesday’s game at Wheaton Academy in West Chicago.
No more contact (for now) in high school practices as IHSA tightens Phase 4 guidelines
Less than a week after unveiling Phase 4 of its return-to-play plan, the Illinois High School Association announced in a Thursday email to athletic directors its intention to restrict the plan, with no contact drills and no physical contact among athletes, in addition to an indoor mask mandate.
Naperville North senior Tillie Inglis and her lacrosse teammates participate last month in the school’s summer conditioning program.
Illinois has worked hard to get prep sports started. Can we keep it up?
Now that we've entered Phase 4 of the Illinois High School Association's return-to-play plan, it's up to everyone to make sure we stay there.
Steve Schafer, a 1997 Batavia graduate, is the new men’s basketball coach at Augustana College.
Batavia's Schafer takes over at Augustana
Batavia grad becomes new Augustana basketball coach.
Naperville North field hockey coach Monica Lodge checks the temperature of sophomore lacrosse player Gautami Palthepu as part of the IHSA's Stage 1 return-to-play guidelines.
The group providing key advice in IHSA's effort to bring back sports
What exactly is the SMAC? The Illinois High School Association committee has been crucial in trying to keep prep sports on track to return in the fall from the COVID-19 pandemic.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
DAILY HERALD TOP TEAMS
Rank School W L T
1 Fremd Basketball William Fremd High School 30 8
Notes: Third MSL team to win state crown
2 Montini Basketball Montini Catholic High School 32 5
Notes: Third place in Class 3A
3 Lake Park Basketball Lake Park High School 26 10
Notes: Fourth in Class 4A; best in program history
4 Maine West Basketball Maine West High School 30 4
Notes: Dugalic is Illinois Gatorade Player of the Year
5 Benet Academy Basketball Benet Academy 29 3
Notes: Will miss seniors like Holmes, Schramek
6 Hersey Basketball John Hersey High School 26 8
Notes: Sectional finalist returns four starters
7 Libertyville Basketball Libertyville High School 27 5
Notes: Lost to Fremd in sectional semifinal
8 Dundee-Crown Basketball Dundee-Crown High School 29 7
Notes: Fox Valley Conference, sectional champion
9 Downers Grove North Basketball Downers Grove North High School 28 7
Notes: The best season in program history
10 Geneva Basketball Geneva High School 25 6
Notes: Blackmore injury leaves 'what ifs'
11 York Basketball York Community High School 26 8
Notes: An outstanding season for the Dukes
12 Naperville North Basketball Naperville North High School 24 6
Notes: Lost in sectional semifinal to Bolingbrook
13 Maine South Basketball Maine South High School 27 9
Notes: Big season for the Gardiner sisters
14 Burlington Central Basketball Burlington Central High School 29 5
Notes: Schmidt finishes as all-time leading scorer
15 Bartlett Basketball Bartlett High School 24 9
Notes: Hawks will return Sinclair/Hare duo
16 Grayslake Central Basketball Grayslake Central High School 30 4
Notes: Rams lost to Montini in supersectional
17 Stevenson Basketball Adlai E. Stevenson High School 25 8
Notes: Lost to Lake Forest in regional final
18 Wheaton North Basketball Wheaton North High School 20 7
Notes: All five starters will be back
19 Glenbard South Basketball Glenbard South High School 24 6
Notes: Another good season for the Raiders
20 Barrington Basketball Barrington High School 22 10
Notes: Thompson had 24 double-doubles
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Fremd’s Olivia Hill brings the ball downcourt in the first quarter during the 4A girls state basketball championship game in Normal on Saturday.
Fremd vs. Lincoln-Way West Class 4A girls basketball championship
Lake Park fan Stella Mikes, 7, of Wheaton shows team spirit as she holds up her sign when the Lake Park players take the floor in the Class 4A state girls basketball semifinal game in Normal on Friday.
Fremd vs. Lake Park girls state basketball
Montini’s Taylor Charles is on the move past Simeon’s Khaniah Gardner in the Class 3A state girls basketball semifinal in Normal on Friday.
Montini vs. Simeon state girls basketball
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