Libertyville had Friday’s date circled for nearly a year.

Prospect’s Ben Schneider asked his mom Kate for a little advice before his team’s sectional game with Stevenson.

Prospect’s Drew Terpins heeded Knights coach Brad Rathe’s advice.

In a situation that seemed improbable for the visiting Prospect Knights, the impossible almost happened.

Athletes and their coaches are always looking to improve their focus and concentration.

Rolling Meadows’ Foster Ogbonna ha da big smile Thursday after he scored a career-high 18 points. He also had a sense of relief as Prospect’s Alex Georgakas’ 3-point shot at the buzzer hit the front of the rim as Rolling Meadows survived for a 45-43 win in Mount Prospect

Dynamic duo. Those two words aptly describe the offensive outburst for Prospect’s Alex Georgakas and Ben Schneider.

With an 18-point lead late in the third quarter, visiting Prospect was hoping to run away and hide from Buffalo Grove Friday night in Mid-Suburban League boys basketball action.

There are still some Christmas presents remaining from holiday tournaments as area teams are back in school.

Prospect’s Charlie Gilmer found out it is the little things that can make all difference.

With last week’s holiday basketball tournaments in the collective rear view mirror, prep hoop teams turned their attention to commencing their seasons including a return to league play as was the case with Friday evening’s MSL East bout between Hersey and Prospect.

Ryan Sammons and Fremd outlasted Prospect 60-50 Thursday in the quarterfinals of the Wheeling Hardwood Classic.

Will Buchert can find the holes for Libertyville.

Unbeaten Glenbrook North boys basketball team tops Prospect 71-51 in nonconference game in Northbrook

It was like winning a championship game for Elk Grove.

Both Wheeling and Prospect converged on the main court at Jean Walker Fieldhouse Friday evening seeking to build on the momentum that each earned from a road Mid-Suburban crossover victory on Tuesday which would also even their MSL East record at 1-1.

For three quarters of the game at Rolling Meadows Friday night, Prospect’s Knights played in overdrive. However, in the fourth quarter the Knights were not able to sustain the energy.

Here is some leftover stuffing and gravy from the Thanksgiving tournaments.

The opening game of the 45th St. Viator Thanksgiving Tournament saw the two teams tipping off, Prospect and Libertyville, looking to build on successful campaigns that each had the previous winter.

Here’s a look at what to expect this winter for the Mid-Suburban League boys basketball teams.