Thornton’s Dakari Nesbitt describes his halftime mood as ‘devastated.’ But that third quarter? ‘Turn it up.’ February 7, 2026 at 11:47 a.m. Dakari Nesbitt scores 18 of his game-high 23 points in the second half of Thornton's 72-39 win over Crete-Monee.
Purdue commit Zach Stewart makes move as Marmion tops Mount Carmel. But it’s not defending. ‘Win another one.’ February 6, 2026 at 2:08 p.m. Zach Stewart moves up two weight classes and earns 12-4 decision as Marmion wins 46-23 over Mount Carmel.
Even on senior night, Andrew’s Qasam Alzir plays same team game and gets teammates involved. ‘Amazing feeling.’ February 4, 2026 at 11:47 p.m. Qasam Alzir tallies 13 points, five rebounds and four assists to lead Andrew to 65-38 win over Chicago Washington.
Roosevelt football recruit Jamari Thomas cuts through red tape running Hillcrest’s show. ‘A pure point guard.’ February 3, 2026 at 10:42 p.m. Jamari Thomas scores eight points to go with six assists and four steals for Hillcrest in a 70-40 win over Bremen.
West Aurora wrestler Marcus Quintana, much like his brothers, also trains in boxing and MMA. ‘My own style.’ February 1, 2026 at 9:05 p.m. West Aurora's Marcus Quintana posts win by pin in the 165-pound final of Class 3A East Aurora Regional.
Brother Rice’s Kevin Salkauskas learns from former Illinois star Iveta Marcauskaite. His mom. ‘Taught me a lot.’ February 1, 2026 at 7:56 p.m. Kevin Salkauskas gets 10 points and seven rebounds in Brother Rice's 62-43 win over Lemont at Oak Lawn Shootout.
A football safety and baseball shortstop, Sandburg’s Jake Tomczak rides basketball wave. ‘Being relentless.’ January 30, 2026 at 10:22 p.m. Sandburg's Jake Tomczak plays with a tenacity marked by his natural talent for disruption. The junior point guard loves to throw caution to the wind and insert himself right into...
Homewood-Flossmoor’s Chazz Robinson wants to get upper hand on his brothers by winning state twice. ‘Be great.’ January 29, 2026 at 3:00 a.m. Chazz Robinson, a junior whose brothers wrestled Division I, wants to win two state titles for Homewood-Flossmoor.
Still figuring out college football future, Drew Woodburn leads Lincoln-Way Central basketball. ‘On the fly.’ January 27, 2026 at 10:37 p.m. Lincoln-Way Central's Drew Woodburn comes up with seven points, four assists and two steals in a 55-45 win.
Jack Dempsey, who knows what he wants to study in college, engineers win for Oak Lawn. ‘Love to build things.’ January 23, 2026 at 9:58 p.m. Jack Dempsey tallies 16 points, six rebounds and four assists for Oak Lawn in 61-46 win over Evergreen Park.