Steve Reaven – Page 13

Braylon Walker puts Warren on his shoulders in the ‘best game of his career.’ With the season on the line.

March 4, 2026 at 10:47 a.m.

Braylon Walker scores 33 points, including the 1,000th of his career, during Warren's loss to Rockford Auburn in the Class 4A sectional semifinals.

Deerfield’s Tommy Donahue (4) shoots from 3-point range during the Class 3A Carmel Regional championship game against the host Corsairs in Mundelein on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. (Mark Ukena / News-Sun)

Tommy Donahue has answers when Deerfield’s season is in question against Carmel. ‘There was never a doubt.’

February 28, 2026 at 12:00 a.m.

Tommy Donahue hits two 3-pointers, including the go-ahead basket, in the fourth quarter as Deerfield beats Carmel in a Class 3A regional championship game.

Out of left field, baseball player Jack Cenar saves Libertyville in regional semifinal: ‘Give that kid credit’

February 26, 2026 at 6:42 a.m.

Jack Cenar, who played in the outfield during the Libertyville baseball team's run to the state title last year, rises to the occasion against Grant.

Jeremy Zamost’s rise lifts all boats. He keeps ‘pushing, pushing, pushing,’ and Vernon Hills keeps winning.

February 19, 2026 at 8:51 a.m.

Jeremy Zamost is averaging team highs in points and assists as Vernon Hills has recorded the second-most wins in team history.

Steve Reaven’s high school boys basketball rankings and player of the week for Lake County

February 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Austin Carlsen helps Wauconda clinch the Northern Lake County Conference title and climb two spots in the top 10.

Aidan Albrecht likes to dunk. More important, the first-year starter is who Stevenson ‘needed him to become.’

February 16, 2026 at 6:44 a.m.

A seldom-used reserve last season, senior forward Aidan Albrecht has emerged as Stevenson's leading rebounder, not to mention an effective scorer.

Cristo Rey transfer LeBron Massey Jr. makes Warren even better: ‘I’m just grateful that I did find my role’

February 13, 2026 at 11:17 a.m.

LeBron Massey Jr. is routinely on the floor late in games for Warren, a top contender for the Class 4A state title.

Waukegan's Ryan Brown, right, looks to make a play against Mundelein during a North Suburban Conference game in Mundelein on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. (Brian O’Mahoney / News-Sun)

More confident, Waukegan’s Ryan Brown is ‘starting to play my best ball.’ His timing couldn’t be better.

February 12, 2026 at 10:41 a.m.

Waukegan's Ryan Brown, who transferred from Homewood-Flossmoor, has earned a starting spot with regionals right around the corner.

Steve Reaven’s high school boys basketball rankings and player of the week for Lake County

February 9, 2026 at 9:20 a.m.

No. 1 Warren marks two milestones in one game, and Lake Zurich's Kain Kretschmar is the player of the week.

Football standout Jack Sterzik plays little for Deerfield basketball. But he is ‘a big part of the success.’

February 9, 2026 at 7:25 a.m.

Jack Sterzik was named a team captain for Deerfield in a special moment that acknowledged his impact.

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