Nawal Kaleel, who plans to give up sports to be a nurse, helps Andrew oust Sandburg. ‘Try to win every game.’ February 17, 2026 at 11:22 p.m. Nawal Kaleel scores 12 points to lift Andrew to a 64-47 regional semifinal win over district rival Sandburg.
Marian Catholic’s Nyila Williams wants to be a vet and play in college orchestra. But first? ‘Going for five.’ February 16, 2026 at 11:26 p.m. Nyila Williams tallies 13 points, five rebounds and two steals for Marian Catholic in 49-32 win over Morgan Park.
Jeff Vorva’s high school girls basketball rankings and player of the week for the Daily Southtown February 16, 2026 at 7:53 p.m. Lockport makes only move up in rankings topped by Bloom, Mother McAuley and Providence.
Nick Brzezniak picks up scoring pace in the second half of games for Lincoln-Way Central. ‘Get back into it.’ February 15, 2026 at 8:58 p.m. Nick Brzezniak scores nine of game-high 20 points in fourth, lifting Lincoln-Way Central to 49-40 win over T.F. South.
Admittedly green at start of season, sophomore Ja’Sean Greene gets going for Hillcrest. ‘Some ups and downs.’ February 13, 2026 at 11:13 p.m. Ja'Sean Greene scores 12 of his 16 points in first half to power Hillcrest to 60-49 South Suburban Blue win over Lemont.
Ohio Wesleyn commit Sara Burzycki shakes off injuries for St. Laurence. And hits the boards. ‘I never doubted.’ February 13, 2026 at 2:10 p.m. Sara Burzycki pulls down 11 rebounds to go with five points for St. Laurence in 55-42 win over Lincoln-Way Central.
Fresh off program-record 42-point game, Oak Lawn’s Bianca Fleitas lets it fly from 3-point line. ‘The engine.’ February 11, 2026 at 11:39 p.m. Bianca Fleitas hits three 3-pointers to finish with 17 points as Oak Lawn eases to 60-28 win over Bradley-Bourbonnais.
Playing with heavily taped thumb, Katie Peetz maintains aggressive mindset for Lockport. ‘Going to still try.’ February 11, 2026 at 12:31 a.m. Katie Peetz picks up nine points and 12 rebounds to help Lockport come through with 57-45 win over Sandburg.
Jeff Vorva’s high school girls basketball rankings and player of the week for the Daily Southtown February 9, 2026 at 10:08 p.m. T.F. South, H-F, Evergreen Park and T.F. North move up, while Lockport enters the rankings.
Evergreen Park’s Ella Throndson lists some pretty good influences. Michael Jordan and Caitlin Clark. ‘Obsessed.’ February 9, 2026 at 9:44 p.m. Evergreen Park's Ela Throndson hits thee 3-pointers and tallies 13 points, six rebounds and three steals in 52-23 win.