Alex Taylor simply slid over into the lane on instinct.Taylor, Batavia’s senior guard, picked a few opportune moments to rely on it during Batavia’s 50-44 victory over St. Charles East on Friday.

The possibility crossed Pat Woods’ mind.St. Charles East’s boys basketball coach has seen a buzzer-beater or two from the sideline in his time.

Rivalry games can bring out the best in teams. Even teams that have been struggling throughout the season to win games.

Lake Park’s basketball team relied on a few timely offensive rebounds, along with solid defense down the stretch during its 66-52 DuKane Conference victory over host St. Charles East (2-17, 0-7) Friday night.

Raef Goodbred knows when his number is called, it’s often for one reason — a 3-pointer.

Geneva iced its 54-51 DuKane Conference boys basketball victory over St. Charles East at the free-throw line Thursday night.

Hinsdale Central found the perfect remedy to its mini-slump Wednesday night - hot shooting. Draining 14 3-pointers, the Red Devils broke a three-game losing streak with a 72-57 victory over St. Charles East in the first round of the Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic.

Scouting Fox area boys basketball holiday tournaments

Less than 24 hours earlier, St. Charles North basketball coach Tom Poulin admitted some concern as his team prepared to face a St. Charles East team still searching for its win of the season. “I went to bed last night more worried about this game than when we’re both 10-4,” said Poulin. Playing energetic and inspired ball on their home floor, the Saints (0-9, 0-4) gave Poulin added cause for concern by taking a 25-24 halftime lead.

Pick an adjective to describe Wheaton Warrenville South’s basketball team defense — relentless, tenacious, workmanlike. They all apply.

The St. Charles East Hall of Fame Committee is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Class of the Jodie Harrison Lifetime Achievement Award. One hundred and twenty-two individuals have received this prestigious award since its inception in 1993.

Here’s a look at the boys basketball season in the DuKane

East Aurora notched a convincing 74-55 season-opening victory over St. Charles East at the St. Charles East Thanksgiving tournament on Monday.