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Evanston’s run leaves Larkin with fourth place

Updated Mar 17, 2018 10:45 PM

Larkin’s boys basketball team fell behind in the second quarter and couldn’t recover Saturday night, falling to Evanston 61-49 in the third place game of the Class 4A state tournament in Peoria.

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Larkin’s basketball family sticks together through tough finish

Updated Mar 17, 2018 10:52 PM

The 2017-18 Larkin boys basketball players will take pride in their accomplishments in the coming weeks, but there was only sadness Saturday in the immediate aftermath of their final game together.

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Larkin head coach Deryn Carter yells instructions to his players on the floor.

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Larkin falls behind big early but doesn't give up

Updated Mar 17, 2018 1:29 PM

Larkin's boys basketball team fell behind 9-0 and trailed by 18 with 1:30 left in the first half, but the Royals climbed back into it against mighty Belleville West at the Class 4A state semifinals.

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Larkin battles but comes up short against Belleville West

Updated Mar 17, 2018 1:28 PM

Larkin's boys basketball team came up short against Belleville West 64-53 in the Class 4A state semifinals Friday evening at Carver Arena in Peoria.

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John Starks | Staff

Supersectional win has special and satisfying meaning for Carter, Larkin

Updated Mar 14, 2018 6:26 AM

Larkin boys basketball coach Deryn Carter tends to repeat certain phrases when he gets really excited and his excitement level was off the charts after Tuesday’s 53-46 victory over Benet Academy in the Class 4A NIU supersectional.

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John Starks | Staff

Larkin takes down Jefferson for sectional crown

Updated Mar 11, 2018 8:22 AM

Larkin’s boys basketball team won the Class 4A Jacobs sectional championship Friday night, beating Rockford Jefferson 60-55.

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John Starks | Staff

Carter’s demand for mental toughness pays dividends for Larkin

Updated Mar 10, 2018 1:25 AM

The mental toughness Deryn Carter has demanded of Larkin basketball players since the day he returned to coach his alma mater in 2009 translated to a sectional championship in Algonquin Friday night.

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Another sectional title shot for Larkin

Updated Mar 6, 2018 11:39 PM

Larkin’s boys basketball team advanced to the Class 4A Jacobs sectional championship game with a 60-54 win over Rockford Auburn Tuesday night.

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Boston’s bucket a moment South Elgin, Metea Valley won’t forget

Updated Feb 24, 2018 12:32 AM

The final score of Metea Valley’s 83-73 win at South Elgin is not what fans will remember about Friday’s nonconference boys basketball game.

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VIDEO: Naperville N. vs. WW South boys hoops

Updated Feb 22, 2018 4:00 PM

VIDEO: Highlights from the end of regulation, first overtime and second overtime between Naperville North and WW South. The Huskies won 37-35.

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West Aurora’s win over South Elgin clinches UEC Valley

Updated Feb 17, 2018 12:35 AM

West Aurora’s boys basketball team clinched the Upstate Eight Valley title Friday with a 65-47 win over South Elgin.

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John Starks | Staff

Schutta ties Burlington Central record in win over Marengo

Updated Feb 14, 2018 12:05 AM

Burlington Central’s boys basketball team downed Marengo 64-60 Tuesday night as Zach Schutta tied the BC all-time scoring record.

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Barrington bests Bartlett again

Updated Feb 7, 2018 12:06 AM

Mid-Suburban League West-leader Barrington looked ordinary through the first eight minutes of Tuesday’s 57-46 nonconference win at Bartlett.

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Larkin edges Batavia to claim share of UEC River title

Posted Feb 4, 2018 1:00 AM

The Larkin boys basketball team clinched at least a share of the Upstate Eight Conference River Division for the first time in four seasons with a 52-50 victory at Batavia Saturday night.

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McDonald’s 4-point play pushes Geneva past St. Charles North

Posted Feb 3, 2018 1:00 AM

Geneva’s Jack McDonald was blanketed for most of Friday’s road game by St. Charles North’s best defender but he managed to kick off the covers with 2.3 seconds left to notch a thrilling 53-52 win.

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Tompson, Vikonis carry Bartlett past South Elgin

Updated Jan 27, 2018 1:34 AM

Bartlett defeated South Elgin 61-56 Friday night in an Upstate Eight Valley boys basketball game.

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John Starks | Staff

St. Edward holds off Aurora Central Catholic

Updated Jan 24, 2018 11:36 PM

Senior guard Will Gaston and the St. Edward boys basketball team prevailed 53-48 on Wednesday by denying visiting Aurora Central Catholic a shot to tie in the final seconds.

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Daniel White | Staff

Timothy Christian lets loose some bad memories

Updated Jan 22, 2018 10:17 AM

Revenge-minded Timothy Christian starts fast then holds off ICCP

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John Starks | Staff

Elgin-Larkin alumni games a smashing success

Updated Jan 18, 2018 8:35 PM

If an event is judged by the number of smiles it triggers, Wednesday’s Elgin vs. Larkin alumni basketball event at Chesbrough Field House can only be considered a rousing success.

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West Aurora eases past South Elgin

Updated Jan 13, 2018 12:38 AM

West Aurora downed South Elgin 73-55 in Upstate Eight Valley boys basketball action Friday night.

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Johnson’s 3 at buzzer carries Batavia over St. Charles East

Updated Jan 5, 2018 11:04 PM

Jayden Johnson hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer Friday night to lead the Batavia boys basketball team to a 56-53 Upstate Eight River win over St. Charles East.

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Jerry Fitzpatrick | Staff

Burlington Central wins Plano championship in OT thriller

Updated Dec 31, 2017 1:49 PM

Burlington Central’s boys basketball team claimed the championship of the Plano Christmas Classic Saturday night with a 44-39 overtime win over Peoria Notre Dame.

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Sluggish Larkin gets past Kenwood

Updated Dec 27, 2017 8:41 PM

Larkin’s boy basketball team opened the Proviso West tournament Wednesday with a 47-40 win over Kenwood.

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Patrick Kunzer | Staff

King leads Stars past South Elgin at Sears Centre

Updated Dec 20, 2017 6:29 PM

St. Charles North defeated South Elgin 60-47 in a boys basketball game at the Sears Centre Tuesday night.

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Defense keys West Aurora’s win over St. Charles North, its sixth straight

Updated Dec 17, 2017 12:12 AM

West Aurora’s boys basketball team limited St. Charles North to 8 fourth-quarter points in a 65-53 victory Saturday.

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West Aurora defeats Glenbard East in overtime

Updated Dec 16, 2017 7:30 PM

Vastly improved Glenbard East forces overtime but West Aurora gets the ‘W’

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Patrick Kunzer | Staff

South Elgin happy with road win at Bartlett

Updated Dec 16, 2017 12:20 AM

South Elgin’s boys basketball team earned a 71-61 Upstate Eight Valley win over host Bartlett Friday night.

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Cole, Streamwood down West Chicago despite Gimre’s 35

Updated Dec 12, 2017 11:19 PM

Streamwood defeated West Chicago 56-53 Tuesday in an Upstate Eight crossover boys basketball game.

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St. Francis, Hinsdale South enjoy United Center’s rare air

Updated Dec 9, 2017 8:53 PM

Hinsdale South defeated St. Francis in a nonconference boys basketball game at the United Center.

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Fast start propels Dundee-Crown over Huntley

Updated Dec 7, 2017 1:45 AM

Dundee-Crown’s boys basketball team defeated Huntley 53-34 Wednesday night in a Fox Valley Conference game.

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John Starks | Staff

Larkin wins 14th straight over Elgin

Updated Dec 5, 2017 11:39 PM

The Larkin boys basketball team’s 51-43 victory over rival Elgin at Chesbrough Field House on Tuesday won’t be remembered as one of the great games in series history, but the Royals will take it.

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John Starks | Staff

St. Charles North trips up St. Charles East

Updated Dec 2, 2017 2:06 AM

St. Charles North downed rival St. Charles East 61-56 Friday night in Upstate Eight River boys basketball action.

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Daniel White | Staff

Timothy Christian enjoys its big night

Updated Dec 2, 2017 1:11 AM

Timothy Christian opens its new gym in style

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Shaw’s triple-double leads Larkin to big win at Rockford tournament

Updated Nov 22, 2017 2:56 PM

Larkin’s boys basketball team opened the season with a 74-61 win over McArthur of Hollywood, Fla., Tuesday night at the Rockford Thanksgiving tournament.