Like Stephen Curry, Lincoln-Way West’s Drake Been delivers record-breaking 3-point surge. ‘Know I can make it.’ January 21, 2026 at 10:03 p.m. Millar feech.
Marist’s Charles Barnes celebrates winning his first Battle of Pulaski over Brother Rice. ‘Nothing like it.’ January 20, 2026 at 11:19 p.m. Charles Barnes scores 19 points and pulls down seven rebounds to lead Marist to 58-49 win over Brother Rice.
After time off due to an injury, Darrius Hawkins Jr. refocuses for Homewood-Flossmoor. ‘Different perspective.’ January 19, 2026 at 9:35 p.m. Darrius Hawkins Jr. scores 20 points lead host Homewood-Flossmoor to 80-63 win over Mount Carmel.
On a team lacking varsity experience, versatile Ryan Crane takes control for Lemont. ‘A big responsibility.’ January 16, 2026 at 11:27 a.m. Ryan Crane ties a career high by scoring 23 points to lead Lemont to a 67-49 victory over Reavis.
Adam McBrearty, a transfer from Mount Carmel, settles into his new role for Brother Rice. ‘A bunch of energy.’ January 14, 2026 at 11:51 p.m. Adam McBrearty ties career high with 21 points, with 19 in second half of Brother Rice's 64-47 win over St. Laurence.
Mount Carmel’s Logan Wessel, following role model in Grant Best, gets down to business. ‘A Division I talent.’ January 13, 2026 at 10:46 p.m. Logan Wessel scores 15 points to lead Mount Carmel to a 68-36 win over St. Rita in a Catholic League crossover.
Fully recovered from broken wrist, Luke Foster looks to make his mark for Joliet Catholic. ‘One of the best.’ January 12, 2026 at 8:39 p.m. Luke Foster, who improved to 19-3 this season, is back and better than ever as a junior for Joliet Catholic.
Stepping up, DeAndre Higgs hits winning shot with 4 seconds left as Thornton upsets H-F. ‘Got to be the man.’ January 11, 2026 at 10:07 p.m. DeAndre Higgs hits winning layup with four seconds left to lift Thornton to 52-50 upset of Homewood-Flossmoor.
Steve Millar’s high school boys basketball rankings and player of the week for the Daily Southtown January 11, 2026 at 9:26 p.m. Mount Carmel makes the biggest move while Leo joins the rankings that are topped by Marist.
In new development, Sandburg’s Will Johnson hits winning shot with 7 seconds left in OT. ‘Not born with that.’ January 9, 2026 at 10:55 p.m. Millar feech.